Branstad to name interim regents soon
Gov Branstad plans quick interim regent appointments after two nominees were rejected in April by the Iowa Senate. Tim Albrecht says Lang and Cramer are not under consideration, while Rielly and Wagner have already been moved to other posts. The moves follow partisan debate over academic freedom and equality of opportunity.
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Iowa Senate
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Oskaloosa
Iowa Transportation Commission
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Marion
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Branstad
Colorado
California
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Craig Lang
Iowa Farm Bureau
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Grimes
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Rielly
Transportation Commission
Wagner
Utilities Board
Herman Quirmbach
D-Ames
Senate Education Committee
Quirmbach
Jeff Danielson
D-Cedar Falls
Senate State Government Committee
Mer
Senate Transportation Committee
State Transportation Commission
Department of Transportation
Danielson
Cedar Rapids
Alliant Energy
Iowa
Swati Dandekar
Mount Mercy Names Ex Kirkwood Leader as Interim President
Mount Mercy University appoints Norm Nielsen former Kirkwood Community College president and Buena Vista University board chair as interim president. He will guide day to day operations during a nationwide search for a permanent leader as President Christopher Blake sabbatical ends May 2014. Provost Melody Graham takes leave.
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Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy University
Kirkwood Community College
Norm Nielsen
Kirkwood
Mount Mercy Board of Trustees
Nielsen
Buena Vista University Board of Trustees
Mount Mercy
Christopher Blake
Blake
Melody Graham
Buena Vista University
Fred Moore
Board of Trustees
Brandt Worley
Fundraiser Lunch Served by Local Officers in Cedar Rapids
Linn County Deputy Rob Taylor led officers from CRPD Marion PD and Linn County in serving pulled pork sandwiches during a Thursday fundraiser for Special Olympics in Cedar Rapids. Diners received a free lunch and were invited to donate to the cause.
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Linn County
Rob Taylor
Cedar Rapids
CRPD
Marion PD
Jerry Potter
Texas Roadhouse
Potter
Marion Police Department
Second IPR lawsuit targets closed meeting and firings
Former regent Michael Gartner files a second Iowa District Court suit against Iowa Public Radio naming four board members including Mark Braun. The case seeks to void actions from the February 26 closed session that led to Mary Grace Herrington’s termination and asserts violations of Iowa open meetings laws. The suits claim unlawful closed meetings and seek court orders to compel compliance.
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Iowa Public Radio
IPR Board of Directors
Gartner
Board of Regents
Iowa
Polk County
Des Moines
IPR
Mary Grace Herrington
Iowa Public Radio Board
Herrington
Mark Braun
University of Iowa
Sally Mason
State Board of Regents
Regents
Dear Abby response to isolated teen with self harm
A reader from Bozeman asks about loneliness and self harm while homeschooled. Abby urges engaging community activities, medical help, and talking to a trusted relative or another adult to convey the need for support.
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Abby
Bozeman
Mont
Peeping trial of landlord moved to July in Iowa City
Elwyn G. Miller, 63, of Iowa City, charged with invasion of privacy for spying through bath room peep holes in several female tenants. Trial rescheduled to July 30 after initial attempt set for last week.
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Iowa City
Elwyn G. Miller
Miller
S. Lucas St
Iowa and Illinois Lottery Draws Update
Friday results show Cash Game numbers 11 12 29 33 34 with a $4 million extra shot jackpot. Pick 3 Midday 2 7 7 and Evening 8 4 6. Pick 4 Midday 0 0 1 3 and Evening 9 9 1 3. Lucky Day Lotto 2 20 24 27 39 Mega Millions draws listed with Mega Ball 26 and jackpot pending.
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