Upper Iowa offers four year tuition freeze
Upper Iowa University will let students lock in 1983 levels for tuition, room and board for up to four years. The program, announced by President Darcy Coyle, requires prepayment for those not qualifying for need-based aid and aims to shield families from annual increases averaging about 14 percent.
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Iowa panel keeps 10 hp limit at Lake Macbride
The Iowa Conservation Commission on Thursday voted to maintain a 10 horsepower motor limit for boats on Lake Macbride and to increase enforcement and education. Rep. Richard Warn had urged a reduction to six horsepower, but will drop the effort after officials promised stronger safety outreach and coordination among recreationists.
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Iowa panel approves funds to enlarge Luster Heights and Mount Pleasant facilities
A Des Moines subcommittee advanced 1.8 million dollars for prison improvements. The package funds Fort Madison electrical work at 645000 while adding 30 beds at Luster Heights and a new Mount Pleasant laundry, using 500000 carryover and cutting 170000 from Fort Madison.
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Subsidy Restored for Iowa Alcohol Producers
DES MOINES AP The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $500 000 annual subsidy for alcohol producers. The plan provides a per gallon subsidy for all alcohol without the previous gasoline blending limit. The measure awaits House Finance Committee approval before floor debate.
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Branstad vows veto on House utility reform measure
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad warned the House that the proposed utility regulation bill is unacceptable. He urged study and defended Commerce Commission independence, signaling he may veto if the measure advances. He outlined objectives including bond rate elimination and a consumer advocate, while cautioning about a state unemployment trust fund deadline.
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County authority stripped from local option tax proposal
Senate action limits local option taxes to cities only, removing counties. Debate continues after Sen. Dale Tieden's amendment, with 26 supporting and 22 opposing votes. Reidinger changed stance at the last minute, leaving a potential move to reconsider.
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