Regents schedule interviews for six UI presidency candidates
The Iowa Board of Regents begins interviewing six candidates for the University of Iowa presidency with a possible early January decision. Interim President Willard Boyd, 75, leads the search while none of the finalists have salary talks yet.
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Regents to Interview UI President Finalists in Des Moines
The regents will interview six finalists for the University of Iowa president in Des Moines in closed sessions. The UI Foundation president said a prompt announcement after a decision is likely, with interviews mirroring the campus process but held off campus.
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Charles City runway extension hits funding Catch-22
Charles City plans to extend the runway at Charles City Municipal Airport by 1000 feet at a cost up to 2 million more after reconstructing the 4000 foot runway. Airport Manager Bill Kyle says the FAA will not fund the extension due to lacking traffic numbers. He argues bigger planes are needed to attract corporate business and growth.
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Des Moines records longest dry spell linked to El Nino
Des Moines set a new record for consecutive dry days as sunshine persisted. Forecasters attributed the trend to El Nino, with expectations of a warmer than normal winter and a drier spring, potentially impacting crops but easing snow removal and levee inspections.
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Zoning request advances in Independence
Independence City Council gave first reading approval to rezone 317 Third St SE from R-2 residential to C-2 commercial for Elizabeth Lounsberry to operate a law office. The prior conditional revert clause was struck down by a court ruling, leaving no automatic residential fallback.
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