Memorial ceremony honors Iowa fallen law officers
Dozens of Iowa law officers gathered at the Capitol grounds to honor and add four names to the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial. Governor Branstad and Public Safety Commissioner Noble presented a folded flag to the family of Jamie Buenting, Rockwell City officer killed in a September standoff. Also honored were Farmington City Marshals Robert Coulter and Reuben Fenstenmaker and Alton Marshal Joseph Kashmetter, with a solemn ceremony including uniforms on horseback, pipers, a 21 gun salute, and taps.
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Vandals Doom Herky Statue in Iowa City
Less than a week after unveiling the 6 foot fiberglass Herky on Parade statue titled Reflections of U is broken at the knees. University of Iowa police recovered the damaged piece on the Pentacrest and commissioned an assessment by Cedar Rapids artist Kim O Meara and sculptor Tom Newport who will determine if salvage is possible.
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Iowa Herky statue vandalism prompts police appeal
University of Iowa Police seek tips after vandals damaged the Herky statue. O'Meara notes three weeks of work on Reflections of U, second in a series, with first statue damaged in 2004 and repaired. Proceeds from related auction will aid United Way. campus cameras reviewed for suspects.
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Mason urges NCAA to step up for student athletes
University of Iowa President Sally Mason calls for NCAA action to better compensate student athletes and warns that unionization efforts, like Northwestern players, could threaten collegiate athletics. She emphasizes student welfare and health care, cost of education, and voices concern across Division I.
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Iowa President urges balanced funding for in state students
University of Iowa President Sally Mason urged careful consideration of how state dollars are allocated to Regent Universities. She noted many professional programs train Iowa residents and warned against overlooking the need to maintain a supply of Iowa professionals while exploring funding models. Mason pointed out the high share of out of state students in some programs and the cost of keeping tuition frozen. She spoke during an IPTV interview aired noon Sunday and 8:30 am today airing online.
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