UI expands on campus recruiting amid funding changes
UI officials defend a new funding model as driving in state enrollment while critics warn it shifts resources from out of state recruitment. Senator Jochum argues the plan strains regional competition and may curb Iowa resident migration. Brennan and Rinderspacher emphasize balanced outreach and increased in state programs. Recruiting tactics include more on site events, earlier contact, and a Des Moines admissions post, with fall mailings and high school visits up.
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Pam Jochum
Iowa
Jochum
Board of Regents
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Emil Rind
Erspacher
Rinderspacher
Des Moines
Tom Moore
Moore
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Belkcom
Gary Steinke
Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
State of
Radon Testing Expands Across Cedar Rapids Area Schools
A state report shows 21 percent of non public buildings and 18 percent of districts have radon plans. Public and non public buildings with high radon saw limited mitigation. Cedar Rapids, Linn Mar, Marion, Solon test annually. Clear Creek Amana and Iowa City lag. Cedar Rapids in year two of a five year plan with 12 tested, two remain.
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Marion
Solon
Clear Creek-Amana
Iowa City
Rob Kleinsmith
EPA
Katie Mulholland
Linn-Mar
Sarah Pinion
Marion Independent School
Dis
Liz. UN
the Gazette
Roosevelt Middle School
Health risks of radon in Iowa homes and schools
Radon from uranium decay enters buildings via foundations and can cause lung cancer. More than 70 percent of Iowa homes exceed EPA recommended levels, with all 99 counties rated zone 1. In schools, 4 percent of 3,800 tested classrooms exceeded 4 picocuries per liter, prompting limited action.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Trict
Marion
Iowa City Community
David Dude
Governor Branstad presses min wage stance and school aid plans
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad indicates openness to a minimum wage increase but cites no firm commitment while outlining a two year budget path of 100 percent state aid for school districts. He supports learning from other states on medical marijuana while cautioning against loose controls and potential misuse. He notes health and fitness routines and travels to all 99 counties annually.
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Terrace Hill
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Senate
Mike) Gronstal
Iowa
Alabama
Utah
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