UI President backs tuition hike amid regents vote
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld argues for proposed across the board tuition increases ahead of a Board of Regents vote on July 18. The plan would raise resident undergraduate rates by 300 dollars and even more for nonresident and graduate students to address state funding gaps.
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University of Iowa
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Harreld
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
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Harre
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Texas
U.S. News & World Report
Iowa
Vanessa. Miller
Thegazette.com
Linn County Fair Highlights Free Fun and Pig Race Victory
The Linn County Fair in Central City runs through Monday at 201 Central City Rd with free admission and parking. Kevin Bacon the pig wins the Swifty Swine Pig Race beating rivals Ludwig Mandel Brad Pig and Justin Bieboar while farm animals stay for the full run and rides cost a few tickets.
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Kevin Bacon
Linn County Fair
Lowie Mandel
Brad Pig
Justin Bieboar
Fairgrounds
Central City Rd
Cedar Rapids
Heidi Steffen
Steffen
Linn County Fair Highlights at Central City Grounds
The Linn County Fair runs at Central City fairgrounds through Monday with events including 4 H and FFA beef and swine shows, dairy cattle, home brew and wine judging, a truck and tractor pull, a fireworks show, pancake breakfast, carnival activities, salsa contest, and chuckwagon races. Performances feature Leroy Van Dyke and Dale Thomas Band with ticketed and child discount options.
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Leroy van Dyke
Dale Thomas
Linn County Farm Bureau
Rail study eyes passenger line between Iowa City and North Liberty
A $50,000 feasibility study approved by CRANDIC and the Iowa Department of Transportation examines a diesel powered passenger service with six potential stops between Iowa City and North Liberty. The plan targets a 30 minute run at speeds up to 40 mph with three to four months for completion and next steps starting next month.
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North Liberty
Jeff Woods
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway
Crandic
Woods
Iowa Department of Transportation
Johnson County
Coralville
University of Iowa
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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