Regents approve Braille School changes plans to end long term residence
Iowa Board of Regents unanimously backs seven recommendations from a study committee to end the long term residential program at the Braille School in Vinton by fall 2012 while keeping the campus for short term and summer programs. The plan reallocates 2.2 million to expand statewide services and shifts the name to Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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Diane Heldt
Gazette
Ames
Iowa Braille
State Board of Regents
Vember
Vinton
Vision Services
Braille
Sultants
Patrick Clancy
Clancy
Iowa
Regents
David Miles
West Des Moines
University of Iowa hospital project adopts first labor agreement
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a project labor agreement for the 72 million University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics outpatients clinic at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. The decision follows Gov. Culver’s order promoting such deals for large projects, with design and budget final after a 1.3 million reduction.
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Diane Heldt
Gazette
AMES
University of Iowa
State Board of Regents
Iowa River
Coralville
Greta Johnson
Craig Lang
Brooklyn
Bob Downer
Iowa City
Jack Evans
Regents
David Miles
West Des Moines
Diane.heldt
Gazcomm
Local arrests for assault and related charges across Eastern Iowa
Public safety records list numerous individuals charged with assault, domestic abuse, and interfering with official acts in Iowa City, Coralville, Center Point, Hills, and surrounding areas. Offenses include bodily harm, battery against officers, and incidents at residences or public streets.
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Iowa
Courtney K. Johnson
Highway 6
Iowa City
Paul M. Pfannebecker
Plum St
Nicolas B. Birtcher
S. Riverside Dr
Michael W. Arterburn
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
Coral Ridge Ave
Coralville
Jason A. Hunter
Chicago
E. Highway 6
Adam C. Bramwell
Gilbert and College Streets
Lucas S. Blair
N. Dubuque St
No. AQ
Dubuque Street
Taylor M. Stoner
Hills
Brady St
Anthia C. Tullis
Jason B. Cook
Regents chief salary changes keep total compensation
The total compensation for ISU presidents remains unchanged, but Geoffrey’s base stays 423316 with a new three year 125000 annual deferred package, and Allen’s base remains 320000 with a 50000 annual increase. Miles notes no raises last year due to furloughs and emphasizes modest restoration.
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Geoffrey
ISU
Allen
Miles
Compensation changes approved for state educators and executives
The board approved a three year agreement totaling 125000 annually plus a 25000 raise to 50000 for the existing deferred program maturing July 1 2012. Donley to 147900 with 2000 incentive. Clancy at 133250 with new 20000 yearly deferred comp. Prickett salary stays 135674 and retains current deferred plan.
Henrys Turkey Service Fined For Disabled Worker Violations
An Iowa administrative law judge ruled Henrys Turkey Service must pay 174660 for underpaying mentally disabled workers. The state proposed 1164400, with the company housing men in a dilapidated bunkhouse in Atalissa and employing them at the West Liberty plant before the bunkhouse was closed in February 2009.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Texas
Henry
Turkey Service
Iowa
Velopment
Henry’s
Atalissa
West Liberty
UI plans buy district land for Music relocation to Iowa City
The University of Iowa will purchase the Iowa City School District Central Administration Office at 509 S. Dubuque St for 4.5 million as part of moving the flood damaged School of Music to downtown Iowa City. The move would place the music school on both sides of Clinton Street south of Burlington Street. negotiations for nearby properties continue.
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Diane
Ames
University of Iowa
Iowa City
UI School of Music
State Board of Regents
S. Dubuque St
School of Music
Doug True
Clinton Street
Burlington Street
True
Iowa River
Hancher
Art
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Danville Man Charged With Hanging Family Cat
Danville man Billy Lee Kracht was charged with animal torture after deputies say he hanged his family cat from the ceiling. He was arrested July 30 and released from jail the next morning. he also faces a false report charge.
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Associated Press
Danville
Billy Lee Kracht
Kracht
Des Moines
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