Wednesday Morning Read: Get ready for detours; cancer sidelines Barta for now; golf superintendent axed

TODAY'S WEATHER -- Cloudy, seasonably cool. High 59, low 53.

GET READY FOR DETOURS -- Drivers in the Corridor may find themselves hard-pressed next year to avoid major roadwork. From North Liberty's Highway 965 to Coralville's main arterial streets directly off Interstate 80 to Iowa City's two connectors to the same interstate, several big street projects are on the menu for 2018. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-city-coralville-north-liberty-drivers-beware-get-ready-for-detours/

CANCER SIDELINES BARTA FOR NOW -- University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta will take a leave of absence to undergo treatment for prostate cancer, the UI confirmed Tuesday morning. 'Gary Barta will take an extended medical leave to undergo surgery and treatment for prostate cancer,' according to Steve Roe, Associate Athletics Director for Communications. 'He will return to work as soon as his health and recovery allow. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/sports/gary-barta-to-take-medical-leave-for-cancer-treatment/

GOLF SUPERINTENDENT AXED -- A senior position in the Cedar Rapids is being cut as the city works toward solvency of the golf department. The golf superintendent position will be eliminated effective Oct. 24. It is the latest step in the city's effort to balance an annual golf deficit averaging $340,000 in recent years. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/cedar-rapids-axes-golf-superintendent-to-help-cut-losses/

CASSILL OUT AT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS -- Landon Cassill has been in this position before. Unfortunately, that position on Tuesday was uncertainty, and for now, no ride in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the end of this season. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/sports/landon-cassill-out-at-front-row-motorsports-after-2017/

QUOTABLE -- 'One of the key messages we heard is that students and families do not want multiple tuition increases during the year. We agree with this, and we will not revisit 2018-19 tuition levels once they have been established.' Michael Richards, Iowa Board of Regents president, in announcing that tuition proposals have been tabled. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-regents-wont-consider-tuition-next-week-as-planned/