Y2K Reflections At Iowa State University And State Agencies
Officials recall two minor glitches as Y2K passed with no major failures. University teams spent about 50 000 hours and 3 million dollars upgrading systems while state and local operations faced costs near 19 to 20 million for software and hardware. The event is called the biggest non event in history by observers who credit thorough preparation.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Cass County
David Miller
Iowa Emergency Management Division
Miller
Iowa
Nickels
Alena
Cedar Rapids
Neumann
Alliant Energy
Kelly Motley
Alliant
Wisconsin
Carlson
State Department of Information Technology
Y2K Glitch at West Des Moines Water Works Gains Notoriety
In December 1999 West Des Moines Water Works sent 3600 bills with January 1900 due dates causing national attention. Executive director Larry Anderson recalls the incident as the sole error in his department and notes widespread press coverage including a French reporter.
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Larry Anderson
West Des Moines
Anderson
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