Regents weigh multiyear tuition plan for Iowa universities
The Iowa Board of Regents plans a multiyear tuition model to boost revenue and aid budgeting across the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and UNI. Documents show tuition funding now dominates state education funding, while enrollment shifts and international declines press the need for strategic budget adjustments.
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Ethics board rejects claim over GO Cedar Rapids festival
Cedar Rapids ethics board dismisses a complaint against City Council member Scott Overland and two GO Cedar Rapids officials over the GO Cedar Rapids festival. The panel found no conflict of interest as defined by city code and noted possible future bylaw changes while detailing the festival's financial debacle including $1.5 million owed to Bankers Trust and $800,000 to vendors.
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Johnson County to hold December special election for vacant supervisor seat
Johnson County will hold a special election on December 18 to fill the late Kurt Friese's supervisor seat, with a filing deadline November 26. A statutory committee split on election versus appointment, with costs estimated around 60000 dollars and duties including budget approval and roads oversight.
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UI to honor Coleman and Stofan with honorary degrees
The University of Iowa plans honorary doctoral degrees for Mary Sue Coleman, former UI president and first woman in that role, and Ellen R. Stofan, a planetary scientist. If approved, ceremonies would occur at spring commencement. The university also seeks to rename the biomedical engineering department as Roy J. Carver Department and to secure a 12 million gift for pulmonary engineering research.
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