Regents funding boost eyed for Iowa higher ed
Iowa lawmakers may approve a 1.75 percent increase in higher education appropriations for 2016 plus 12.9 million to aid a new funding model. ISU would hire more faculty while UI focuses on enrollment growth, student debt reduction, and efficiency. UNI could lose funds without the increase.
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Flags stuck at Old Capitol loom repair after snag
At the University of Iowa Old Capitol flagpole a pulley broke while lowering flags for Pearl Harbor anniversary. A crane is needed to repair or replace the pulley, and workers will wait until finals week to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
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Decision on Iowa Straw Poll's future looms in 2016
Ed Tibbetts reports the Iowa Republican Party faces a verdict on the straw poll as leaders prepare to decide next month. Gov. Branstad reiterates calls to drop the poll while party chairman Jeff Kaufmann weighs its fate and potential RNC rule implications.
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Midamar officers plead not guilty to federal charges
Cedar Rapids officials Jales Aossey and Yahya Nasser Aossey along with Midamar Corp and Islamic Services of America pleaded not guilty to 92 federal charges. The indictment accuses mislabeling halal beef, false statements on export forms, wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy. Trial is set for February 17.
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Midamar Corp
Islamic Services of America
Jales Aossey
Yahya Nasser Aossey
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William Rossey
Midamar
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Yahya
Correction clarifies FilmScene leadership roles
The Gazette corrects an error designating Andy Brodie as FilmScene director. Brodie is program director and Joe Tiefenthaler serves as executive director. Readers may submit accuracy concerns via listed Gazette contact lines.
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Gazette
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Joe Tiefenthaler
Gazette publication and contact details
The Gazette announces subscription rates and contact information. It lists delivery options, pricing for in-state and out-of-state, post office box for address changes, and general phone numbers for subscription service and main offices.
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