Doyle resignation follows racial remarks allegations
Nine days after Iowa Hawkeyes strength coach Chris Doyle was placed on leave amid players claiming derogatory remarks, University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta said Doyle will resign and be paid at least 1.1 million to avoid suing. Doyle, 51, was the top paid collegiate strength coach at 800000 per season, part of 21 years with Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz.
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Doyle resigns from UI with 15 months base pay in two installments
Chris Doyle leaves the University of Iowa receiving 15 months base salary paid in two sums of 556 249 50 each on August 1 and January 1. UI covers health and dental premiums through September 2027 or until he secures new employment. Doyle agrees not to seek UI employment again and not to sue, with mutual statements and communications to remain consistent.
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Linn sheriff to address police reform demands
Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner will address reform demands raised by protesters and racial justice advocates. He will work with Linn County Supervisor Stacey Walker, who says county action follows Cedar Rapids city reforms. Walker notes the movement began after the governor’s executive order on felon voting.
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Supreme Court extends Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ workers
The Supreme Court ruled six to three that Title VII protections against sex discrimination cover gay, lesbian and transgender people in employment. Justice Gorsuch led the majority, rejecting the Trump administration’s view and stating that firing someone for being homosexual or transgender targets traits treated differently by sex.
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Regents hit by $8 million cut worsens university woes
Iowa’s three public universities face deeper funding strain as the Legislature trims $8 million from the state Board of Regents after adjournment. UI, ISU, and UNI lose relief sought for the 2021 year amid COVID-19 disruptions, with potential staff pay and program impacts expected. Regents spokesman Josh Lehman pledged ongoing efforts to restore funding, with allocations to be announced at the July meeting.
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Notice on safe handling of newspapers during pandemic
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