Speed limit rises to 65 mph on Iowa expressways
About 60 percent of Iowa 292 miles of divided expressways eligible for the higher 65 mph limit have been upgraded. Another 86 miles remain under study for the change as DOT signs may be updated later this month.
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Des Moines
Ames
Iowa
State Department of Transportation
Dwight Stevens
DOT Engineering Division
Iowa 13
U.S. 151
Central City
Springville
U.S
Stevens
Transportation Department
DOT
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Pay Scales For Iowa Private College Presidents
Tax forms show Upper Iowa University retired president James Rocheleau earned 135682 while successor Ralph McKay drew 99428. Grinnell College chief Pamela Ferguson led with 185000 in 94-95, Drake’s Michael Ferrari at 185000 with 2 percent raise.
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James Rocheleau
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Ralph McKay
Upper Iowa
Grinnell College
Pamela Ferguson
Iowa
Drake
Michael Ferrari
Ferguson
Ferrari
Catherine Dunn
Clarke College
Dubuque
Boot camp halts admissions at Woodward Academy
AP reports Woodward Academy boot camp will suspend new admissions for 60 days after state officials found irregularities. Inspectors noted underage boys and youths with mental problems admitted improperly and concerns over excessive use of restraints.
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Woodward
Woodward Academy
Eric Sage
Trator
Iowa
Five Iowa community college presidents earn over one hundred thousand
DES MOINES AP Five Iowa community college presidents earned more than 100 000 during the 1995 96 school year. Kirkwood president Norm Nielsen is the second highest paid at 104 500, while Des Moines Area Community College head Joseph Bergen tops 115 950 plus a 26088 annuity 16800 housing allowance and a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The state median is 90000 while five earn above 100000 and three below 80000.
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DES Moines
Norm Nielsen
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Community College
Nielsen
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa
Des Moines Area
Joseph Bergen
Richard Byerly
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Bergen
Branstad seeks alliance with Iowa teachers union
Governor Branstad predicts a workable alliance with the Iowa State Education Association to boost teachers high tech training. He praises collaboration despite differences and highlights NEA affiliated professional development efforts tied to a 150 million dollar tech education package.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa State Education Association
National Press Club
Washington
National Education Association
NEA
Iowa
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