Iowa educators oppose regents takeover of community colleges
Education officials reject Rep. David Millage proposal to move Iowa's 15 community colleges from the Department of Education to the Board of Regents. Trustees and college presidents warn about loss of local control and coordination, citing different missions for colleges and universities. Ted Stilwill notes separate goals would suffer.
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Board of Regents
Wayne Newton
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Department of Education
Regents
Iowa College
Millage
Minnesota
California
Ted Stilwill
Regents Split Over Community College System Changes
Capitol report notes mixed views on proposed changes to the regents and community colleges. Marvin Pomerantz defends the current system as well governed and not in need of alteration while Tom Collins supports examining the structure to seek economy and efficiency.
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Pomerantz
Tom Collins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Senators Clash Over Federal Budget Effects
In Des Moines U S senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin spar over how federal budget cuts will hit Iowa. Harkin warns of millions lost to programs from heating aid to job training and Medicaid, while Grassley praises reforms and predicts a deal before the state budget decisions with a $151 million tax cut planned.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U.S
Statehouse
Charles Grassley
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Congressional Republicans
Grassley
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