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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1998

Page

5

Officials may know unknown soldier's name at Tomb of the Unknowns

CBS News reports military officials likely identified the Vietnam War service member buried at Arlington Tomb of the Unknowns as Air Force pilot Michael Joseph Blassie. Pentagon records are the subject of debate, with DNA testing now being considered to confirm identity and inform possible repatriation.

New York Arlington National Cemetery CBS News Michael Joseph Blassie St. Louis CBS Pentagon Michael Blassie Blassie Army Blassie’s Arlington Larry Greer Defense Department Associated Press Greer

College officials cautious on Guatemala study abroad plans

Guatemala trip plans involve 21 students from Cornell College and the University of Iowa with oversight by Jeffrey Ehrenreich and Janis Perkins. Officials say they monitor State Department bulletins and emphasize precautions while acknowledging risks. Some colleges have canceled trips to Egypt and Israel amid security concerns.

Janis Perkins Office of University of Iowa U of I Guatemala Cornell College Mount Vernon Jeffrey Ehrenreich Ehrenreich State Department Perkins Egypt Lund Luther Israel Gardner Jack Kibbie D-Emmetsburg Kibbie Iowa Community College

Colleges seek bigger funding hike for Iowa system

Iowa community colleges face a proposed 62.50 per credit hour jump that critics warn will restrict access for low income students. Senators debate state funding versus local tax levies with some arguing tuition hikes erode public support while others push for local funding options.

Roby Gardner Kibbie

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