ISU Flight Services expenses rise from 2012 to 2016
Since President Steven Leath was hired at ISU in 2012, Flight Services department expenses jumped from $393,783 in the 2012 budget year to $880,584 in 2016. Fuel costs climbed from $86,537 to $148,949.
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ISU president to sell university plane after damage incident
Iowa State University President Steven Leath announced the Cirrus SR22, damaged in a past trip, will be sold. He has paid 19113 to the ISU Foundation for use of Cirrus and a Beechcraft King Air 350, and the board weighs Flight Services’ future amid audit findings and policy reviews.
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Proficiency trips tied to single Cirrus aircraft purchase
Nearly all of the 76 trips connected to a Cirrus aircraft bought in 2014 involved Leath. Of those trips, 52 were for his proficiency training or certification in the plane.
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Regents President Leath Used ISU Planes for Medical Trips
The audit shows ISU planes or other resources funded three medical trips since 2013 to transport Leath to Rochester Minnesota for appointments. The board says the audit settles concerns about President Leath’s aircraft use. Bruce Rastetter, Board of Regents president, is quoted.
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Senate to probe Russia hacking after election interference
Senate intelligence panel will investigate Russia’s suspected election interference, McConnell announced, condemning foreign meddling while opposing a broader probe. The move tests relations between Republicans and President-elect Trump, who disputed earlier intelligence assessments blaming Moscow.
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Trump pick for State post faces Senate battle
The nomination for the State Department position challenges in the Senate with opponents arguing over policy stances and qualifications. Supporters urge swift confirmation as the process heads into heated hearings and partisan votes.
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Iowa Senators Back Inquiry On Russian Hacking Attacks
Iowa's two Republican senators voiced support for an investigation into alleged Russian cyberattacks aimed at influencing the U.S. presidential election. They declined to say whether they believe the attacks favored Donald Trump, citing intelligence reports and ongoing inquiry.
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Mercy Iowa City to join UnityPoint network
Mercy Iowa City will become part of the UnityPoint Health network while retaining Catholic affiliation. The 234 bed hospital in Northside Iowa City signs a letter of intent to provide joint health care services and gain access to larger insurance plans.
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