Regents: 8 percent salary boost key to keep Iowa schools competitive
Iowa Regents press for an 8 percent salary increase next year to shield three state universities from inflation and staff losses. They seek 14 million dollars for the raise, plus a total 454.5 million dollar budget for next year and 85 million for building, including 21 million for a University of Iowa Law School project.
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Emmetsburg
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Ray
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Carter
University of Iowa
U of I
Mary Louise Petersen
Harlan
UNI faculty pushes tougher admissions at Cedar Falls
Faculty Senate at the University of Northern Iowa endorses a plan to require preparatory high school courses or high test scores for admission. The advisory measure aims to raise academic quality, with possible enrollment declines, while stressing the school can absorb fewer students. Darrell Davis notes the move follows letters from faculty criticizing remedial teaching.
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University of Northern Iowa
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Darrell Davis
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Deer hunters uncover backpacks tied to Iowan slain pair
In West Virginia, deer hunters found backpacks belonging to Nancy Santomero and Vickie Duriam, both murdered on Droop Mountain. The victims were last seen entering a black Chevrolet Nova near Maxwelton, as investigators pursue the killer and re-search the Encampment area.
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Clifftop
Fayette County
Greenbrier-Pocahontas County
Max Elkins
U.S. 60
D.E. Brown
Maxwelton
Greenbrier County
Probation for Rhonda Earley on check charge conviction
Rhonda Earley aged 25 received three years probation for concealing a felony linked to cashing a 7 800 dollar check made out to Merle Mannatt of Brooklyn and mistakenly delivered to Merle Bennett. She must pay 1 440 dollar fine and perform four hours weekly community service.
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Rhonda Earley
Merle Mannatt
Brooklyn
Merle Bennett
Rhonda
Gordon
Butch” Earley
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