U S moves troops amid rising unrest in Libya
The United States sent 200 troops to a Sicily base to speed embassy evacuation in Tripoli amid growing Libyan instability. Militias threaten Tripoli and Benghazi airports as Algeria deploys forces to protect its ambassador and staff. former Libyan leaders face resignations and disappearances.
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Iowa Supreme Court tosses Bertrand defamation suit
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously reversed and tossed out State Senator Rick Bertrand's defamation lawsuit over a 2010 campaign ad against an opponent and the Iowa Democratic Party. The ruling upheld First Amendment protections while noting the high bar public figures face to prove actual malice.
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Regents Propose 60 Percent State Funding Tied to Iowa Residency
A Task force report urges a new funding model for Iowa three public universities. If adopted, 60 percent of state appropriations would be keyed to resident enrollment, potentially boosting Iowa State University above UI in funding and prompting phased transitions to limit UI losses.
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Alumni push back on Rastetter campus tour remarks
Iowa alumni and former tour guides challenge Board of Regents President Rastetter after he said some parents felt less welcome at the UI. They describe personal experiences contradicting his characterization and call the claim poorly researched.
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Regents urge funding shift in state universities report
The task force criticizes base plus budgeting and urges funding aligned to regent priorities and resident enrollment. It notes UI, ISU, and UNI differ in resident shares and questions how state funds are allocated as tuition and enrollment mix alter incentives. Regents may act at the June 4 meeting.
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