Rastetter faces scrutiny as Iowa Regents defend record
Regents member Rastetter defends tenure amid controversy over transparency conflicts of interest and a funding proposal. Critics point to tuition freezes, rising costs, and the Harreld hire, while supporters cite enrollment growth and philanthropy as achievements. Legislators weigh votes needed for confirmation amidst union complaints and proposed changes to bargaining laws.
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Iowa
Iowa Public Employment Relations Board
Regents
Bob Dvorsky
Doralville
Landon Elkind
US Graduate Student Union
Jeff Danielson
Waterloo
Danielson
UNI
Board of Regents
Herman Quirmbach
Ames
IBM
Harreld
Dozen Seek Regents Seats as Term Ends and New Faces Loom
Nearly two dozen candidates seek nine regent seats as Bruce Rastetter clears term limits. Terms for Rastetter and fellow leaders expire April 30 with Senate confirmation due by spring. The governor must submit appointments by March 1, and 23 candidates, including Mulholland and Bates, apply.
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New Jersey
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ISU
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Iowa
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AgriSol Energy
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Tanzania
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Mike Richards
Richards
Senate
Katie Mulholland
Sherry Bates
Bruce Rastetter
State Board of Regents
State Senate
Mary Andringa
Ben Hammes
Mulholland
Bates
University of Iowa
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Boone Municipal
van Meter City
Jacob Anderson
Timothy
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