Death penalty cost study notes higher price in Iowa
A Duke University policy professor and other studies contend capital punishment costs more than life imprisonment. In Iowa the issue shapes the gubernatorial race with Gov. Terry Branstad supporting limited capital punishment. Ferguson’s Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau cost estimate cites $840,814 extra for death penalty over 40 years and three capital cases per year.
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Washington
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Miami Herald
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Sacramento Bee
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Iowa Legislative Fiscal Bureau
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Comics become textbooks in University of Iowa class
University of Iowa students study comic books as course text in Matt Pustz's class. The article notes the shift toward graphic novels as scholarly reading materials with details on page 1B.
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Matt Pustz
University of Iowa
Kickoff for Game Day Preview Hits Iowa Hawkeyes Opener
The Game Day page returns with a season opener preview for the Iowa Hawkeyes and schedules across the Big Eight.
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Big 8
Regents propose 4.2 percent tuition hike across universities
Regents staff backs a 4.2 percent rise in tuition and fees for the 1995-96 year, lifting U I and Northern Iowa costs to 2558 dollars and adding 16 dollars for Iowa State to fund a new health facility. Richey cites upgrading facilities and library purchases. Lohman calls for accountability and scrutiny of fund allocation.
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Dazetle
Johnson County
Iowa City
Cedar
R. Wayne Richey
U of I
Lohman
Regents consider tuition hikes across Iowa colleges
University leaders propose a 4.2 percent average tuition increase tied to higher education inflation next year. Some programs would see double digit rises such as the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy at about 11.3 to 11.4 percent and the College of Law at 12.3 percent. Funds would pay for upgrades and improvements.
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Iowa
U of I College of Pharmacy
U of I College of Law
Bats Move South and Seek Shelter in Winter
Rich Patterson of the Indian Creek Nature Center explains that bats migrate gradually to caves or stay local for winter. They usually roost in warm, dark attics and are not rabid threats. killing them is ineffective, so sealing entry points is best.
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Tom Fruehiing
Aretie
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Patterson
Paterson
Knife found in Simpson envelope adds mystery in murder case
The envelope from the Simpson case contained a like new knife with no clear forensic value. A judge ordered two envelope reports turned over to prosecutors but barred disclosure of contents and the first report. Simpson, 47, pleads innocent to the June 12 slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Trial set for Sept. 26.
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Simpson
Associated Press
Ross
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