Regents warn universities of more cuts in Iowa
State Board of Regents Executive Director Gregory Nichols told the University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa to expect an additional 4 percent reduction in state general fund appropriations for the budget year starting July 1. The cut on top of $82 million already absorbed this year could total $9.4 million more for the UI and its peers, as Mary Sue Coleman noted staffing reductions and higher use of agency nurses strain finances amid rising outpatient demand.
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Memorial Day essay winner earns national prize
Alyson Finley, 15, of rural Masonville, read by her teacher, wins the Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay contest at local, regional, and national levels. She receives 20,725 in savings bonds and plans to use the funds for college. Her inspiration stems from Sept 11 and her late uncle Mark Walvatne.
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Alyson Finley presents a teen perspective on Memorial Day as a time to honor the fallen and reflect on liberty. She recalls Taps, the flag, and the Pledge, and vows to sacrifice for freedom while praying for those bearing the torch today.
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Veterans Memorial Ring Dedicated at Camp Waubeek Near Central City
Hawkeye Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America dedicates a Veterans Memorial Camp Fire Ring at Camp Waubeek on Armed Forces Day. The site features a bronze statue of Bill Mauldin's The Cavalry Sergeant, designed by Novak Design Group with Wright-inspired and Vietnam Memorial influences. Over 20 organizations participate in 1 p.m. ceremonies, tours, and displays highlighting military service, history, and nature for Scouts and veterans.
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Military dedication may feature flyover and encampments
The ceremony includes a potential F-16 flyover and Cedar Rapids Police Department helicopter. Civil War and Revolutionary War encampments will be displayed, highlighting historic military eras for attendees.
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Breath test to be admitted at trial in Cedar Rapids case
In Linn County, breath alcohol test results and Thurmond’s statements will be admitted at his vehicular homicide trial. The 18 year old, charged as an adult for the death of Daniel Sallis, 18, and injury to Carly Okken, 15, had argued suppression of a preliminary breath test showing above legal limit.
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Campaign event details for Julie Thomas and Karen Balderston in Iowa
Julie Thomas Democratic candidate discusses children's health care at a 2 p.m. Saturday forum in Iowa City Public Library meeting room A. Balderston Republican candidate hosts a June 7 post-primary party at Squaw Creek Park Pavilion from 5 to 9 p.m. with grilled tenderloin dinner. tickets $35, deadline May 30. Tom Harkin to speak on workforce development at Kirkwood Training Center 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Readers may mail, fax, or email campaign Almanac items to The Gazette.
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Foster seeks competency ruling in Iowa case
Antonio Foster, 30, filed an affidavit in Johnson County District Court asking a judge to declare him competent to stand trial for a July 8 sex abuse charge. Judge Thomas Horan plans to rule on competency and set the burglary trial for August, stemming from an April 11 motel room incident in Coralville. He was also accused on July 16 of sexually assaulting a Ramada West Inn employee in Coralville.
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