Air Force flyover at Iowa game under review for altitude
An internal Air Force investigation is examining a November flyover at Kinnick Stadium by four T-38 jets to determine if the pilots violated rules by flying too low without FAA and Air Force permission. The altitudes claimed differed, with officials saying the jets should have been at least 1000 feet above ground. Ohio State won 20-17.
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Fewer PDA leaves proposed for regents universities
The University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa propose 95 professional development assignments for 2011 12 a decline of 11 percent from this year Officials say the leaves fund research writing books and updating teaching methods UI would grant 58 awards ISU 22 and UNI 15 for next year with a total budget of 255 800 for replacement teachers.
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Johnson County center levy may rise in next budget
Johnson County taxpayers face a higher levy for the new joint emergency communications center as the initial 2012 budget proposes 3.3 million dollars in spending, a 1 million rise, with a levy of 84 cents per thousand, up from 70 cents. Some supervisors criticize the spending while staff cuts 133,000 from the draft ahead of a Dec. 17 vote. The center opened this summer at 4529 Melrose Ave and is governed by a seven member board with county and city reps.
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Sheriff predicts rise in gun permit requests after law change
Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar told Kalona Chamber members that Iowa gun licensing changes take effect January 1 and permit requests could jump from about 200 per year to around 600. He noted businesses may post signs, but trespass rules apply. guns can be carried into banks and hospitals but not schools. 18 year olds may obtain a professional permit for security work, otherwise ownership starts at 21.
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