Cedar Rapids library bids come in underestimate yet remaining work to go
Cedar Rapids bids for the new public library came in 3.6 million below the 24.65 million estimate. Remaining bids for work and contents keep the total project around the 49 million forecast. University of Iowa recruitment efforts quadruple student numbers and bring 33 million in tuition since 2007. Linn County private colleges Coe Mount Mercy and Cornell report enrollment gains and sizable economic impact.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Linn County
Coe College
Mount Mercy University
Cornell College
Coe
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Iowa Education Conflicts and Tuition Trends Highlighted
Iowa education officials including Jason Glass attended an international conference in Brazil, funded by the Pearson Foundation. Ethics officials warn officials should avoid appearances of conflict. Iowa crime lab staffing fell 10 percent since 2006 as caseloads rose. Community college tuition rose nearly 6 percent to 3948 dollars, well above the national average.
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Iowa
Jason Glass
Brazil
Pearson Foundation
Pearson Corporation
Glass
Letter defending Linn County Veterans Affairs chief Don Tyne
A Cedar Rapids reader, Bryan Davis, writes in defense of Don Tyne, Linn County Veterans Affairs head, praising his knowledge and dedication to veterans. He cites five homeless fundraisers and urges praise over criticism.
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Don Tyne
Linn County Veterans Affairs
Don
Bryan Davis
Cedar Rapids
Traffic light concerns and Falls Prevention Day in Iowa
Readers urge smarter traffic light timing at Highway 13 and surrounding roads citing wasted stops and fuel costs. The text also notes Iowa’s Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Sept 23 with statistics on elder injuries and tips for prevention and health initiatives led by Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Donna Harvey.
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Iowa
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Carpet controversy at Iowa State University triggers taxpayer ire
Craig A. Bex calls out the Iowa State University Board of Regents for approving a 90 000 carpet project on the president's home first floor as part of a 350 000 remodeling. He argues that average families struggle with tuition and suggests using local tradespeople as a compromise. He urges policymakers to reset priorities and live with ordinary realities.
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Iowa State University
Iowa State
Craig A. Bex
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Texas A&m University
A&m
Aggie
Rick Perry
Understanding Texas through a native lens and culture
A columnist shares personal experiences living in Texas to explain its loyal, witty culture and deep state pride. He contrasts media stereotypes with real life, notes Texan quirks, accents, football devotion, hospitality, and lasting roots, and recalls interactions that reveal Texas’ unique identity.
U S Politics Clouds Mideast Fray At United Nations
President Obama spoke at the UN signaling a failed bid to renew Israeli Palestinian talks or block a Palestinian bid for independence. The piece argues domestic politics dilute US influence, while Israel and Palestinian leaders would benefit from renewed negotiations.
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U.N
Cairo
America
Israel
U.S
Middle East
Reut Institute
New York
Rick Perry
Jerusalem
West Bank
Hamas
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