Regents seek 73 million for higher education funding
The Iowa legislature faces tuition concerns as regents seek nearly 73 million in new money to cover inflation, raise faculty salaries at UI ISU and create UNI positions. Proposals include 36.4 million for a 52 percent base-budget boost, 14 million for higher salaries, 2.5 million for an endowment for Iowa Public Radio, and 20 million to replace one-time funds.
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Towa community colleges hopeful about state funding
The Gazette notes Iowa's 15 community colleges may benefit as the 2007 legislative session opens. Gov elect Culver calls for 12.5 million in state funding plus 12.5 million more from private partners for job training and higher education. He backs industry tailored training and notes past increases signal bipartisan support.
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Community college enrollment rises in fall 2006 numbers
Based on fall 2006 data 84 961 Iowans were enrolled in community college programs leading to a degree diploma or certification a 2 98 percent rise from the prior fall More than half 58 percent studied arts and sciences aimed at transferring to four year colleges The rest pursued career and technical programs with health career fields the largest group The report cites Iowa Department of Education and notes funding gaps for equipment updates Contact: James Lynch Gazette Communications.
Study shows teens on MySpace stay largely safe online
A study of 1475 adolescents on MySpace found most post information responsibly and leave personal details limited. It notes 5 percent with public pages showing bathing suit or underwear images and mentions some names missing from profiles, involving a South Florida co author.
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Nelson murder sixth in Cedar Rapids for 2006
Rob Nelson, found murdered in a 12 by 12 foot Cedar Rapids apartment, awaits toxicology and DNA results from items seized by police. His funeral is Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt with family plans disrupted by his death.
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Iowa sees rise in Norovirus and other illnesses
Health officials note a Norovirus uptick in Iowa alongside ongoing concerns from mumps and E coli outbreaks linked to lettuce in Black Hawk County. The CDC cites Iowa as an epicenter for mumps while Quinlisk warns tests may boost reported cases as she urges flu vaccination and ongoing infectious disease vigilance.
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Ottumwa Soldier Remembered As Kind Positive Presence
Ottumwa residents remember Cpl. Jonathan Schiller as a good natured and kind young man who befriended the speaker's children. He is survived by his parents William and Elizabeth and brothers Charlie and Max. Funeral planned in Ottumwa High School gym with services pending at Reece Funeral Home.
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Ottumwa
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Ottumwa High School
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Indian Hills Community College
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