I'm sure the U of I has a history department with graduate students
looking
for some topic to research and write a thesis.

Great idea!

My only concern is that it be written in a neutral, "just the facts" way. It
is the "university crowd" that is in many ways behind the movement to close
the airport -- so going to them for help could either be a stroke of
diplomacy -- or the kiss of death.
--
Jay Honeck
A History Minor
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"