Miller reverses ruling on Reynolds would-be governor power
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller issued a formal opinion stating Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds becomes governor when Terry Branstad resigns but cannot appoint a successor. The ruling, supported by a constitutional analysis, faces Republican criticism as Reynolds weighs options amid Branstad’s ambassadorial prospects.
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Corbett urges performance pay and reforms for Iowa schools
Cedar Rapids mayor and potential governor candidate Ron Corbett told Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids that Iowa should adopt performance based pay for teachers, a statewide fund for innovative programs, and a leadership academy for principals. He criticized the Legislature's changes to the collective bargaining law but called the disruption an opportunity to advance education as he travels the state. He, 56, supports a reform of the teacher pay model and outlines a vision for post disruption reform.
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UI Greek community bans alcohol at events after student death
Kamil Jackowski 19 a first year University of Iowa student from Arlington Heights Illinois died Sunday at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri during a Sigma Chi formal. The university group vows no alcohol at official events and out of town gatherings following the tragedy.
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Court testimony alleges double standard in Iowa athletics discipline
In Des Moines the Meyer case cites complaints about UNI Head Volleyball Coach Bond Shymansky as overly punitive and unprofessional while firing female Field Hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum in 2014. Jane Meyer alleges gender and sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation, seeking change in athletics investigations.
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