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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2000
Page
17
Governor Tom Vilsack signed a 959.2 million education bill after a rancorous session that boosted higher education funding by about 12 million. Universities including Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa gain bulk funds for 2001 02. concerns remain about tuition and program flexibility.
Gov. Tom Vilsack signs a broad education bill increasing support across regent universities and community colleges. The measure adds funds for public health at Iowa, plant science at Iowa State, social work master’s at Northern Iowa, early childhood initiatives, and student programs including AmeriCorps and JAG. It also raises library funds and directs money to teaching certification and forgivable loans while supporting tuition aid and cultural programs. The Department of Education and College Student Aid Commission receive substantial allocations as part of the package.
Jeremy Otto an 18 year old from West Union was sentenced to a continuous 15 year term after pleading guilty to homicide by motor vehicle and serious injury by motor vehicle in a Strawberry Point crash that killed Patricia Bachman 67. He must pay $150000 to the victim estate and $1000 fines on each count.
William L. Yancey, 24, of 2705 Matthew Dr SW, is charged with first degree theft, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, and being an habitual offender. Prosecutors say the Feb 23 break-in at a Wiley Boulevard NW home yielded over $60,000 in cash and property. bail is $30,000 cash.
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