ITTC May Move Ahead With Phase 3 ICN Expansion
ITTC plans recommendations to connect 543 Phase 3 ICN users at an estimated $139 million with a phased 100 user expansion requiring a $10 million state investment. Auditor Johnson urged delaying the Phase 3 bids for a year to finish financing and verify operations, while Gov Branstad called the delay disconcerting but not ruled out a revised bid.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
BD Communications
Richard Johnson
Iowa Telecommunications & Technology Commission
ITTC
Johnson
Commission
ICN Oversight Board
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Robert Baur
ICN heads proposes higher video rates across state network
Iowa Communications Network chief Harold Thompson recommends new hourly video fees ranging from 8 to 40 dollars for schools to federal agencies and telemedicine. Action by the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission is set, with some rates to take effect March 1 and others July 1, as lawmakers weigh private-sector comparisons and potential Phase 3 hookups with National Guard sites.
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ES Movies
Iowa Communications Network
Iowa Telecommunications & Technology Commission
ICN
Harold “Tommy” Thompson
Iowa
Regents
Nursing
National Guard
State Department
Extension Service
U.S. Postal Service
Thompson
Commission
Robert Baur
North Carolina
Baur
Golden retriever Blondie reunites with owner after long mystery
A stray believed to be Blondie is identified as Blondie after a long search. Thorndike and her husband cared for Nellie while Blondie’s identity was confirmed through photos and a dog rescue group. Running plans school and nursing home visits to share the uplifting tale.
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Thorndike
Michael
Blondie
Thorndikes
Nellie
Grinnell
Retriever Club
Wisconsin
Tom Hanks
Philadelphia
Linda Carter
Lisbon
Retriever Rescue Club
Minneapolis
Billie
Clinton
Technology aid plan earmarks 150 million for ed tech
The plan provides 15 million next year then 30 million 45 million and 60 million over four years to fund technology programs in schools. Funds distributed per pupil may cover devices and teacher training. Final passage passed 61 to 35 with four Republicans absent, only Democrat Phil Brammer supported it. The tech fund later passed 79 to 17 after rejecting Democratic amendments. Branstad suggested a possible compromise including elements of his school improvement plan.
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Phil Brammer
Cedar Rapids
Branstad
Fed Raises Short-Term Rates Citing Inflation Control
Cedar Rapids real estate and banking executives react to the Fed move. Skogman Homes president Kyle Skogman says the policy will slow inflation and improve long-term mortgage appeal. Bankers foresee business loan costs rising and owners cutting inventory as a precaution.
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Kyle Skogman
Skogman Homes
Cedar Rapids
Fed
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