UI funding shift spurs tours and campus outreach push
The Board of Regents backs a new funding model tying most state higher education dollars to performance and enrollment. UI leaders promise aggressive recruiting and campus visits, while critics warn increased competition may hurt Iowa colleges.
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Iowa lawmakers edge toward party control in 2014 elections
The split General Assembly faces a key vote in November with 20 Democrats and 19 Republicans likely to form the 86th Senate. House races show 47 Republicans and 43 Democrats seeking re-election as candidates target contested seats and unopposed incumbents. Leaders pledge focus on jobs, spending, and education while criticizing federal policies.
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