Branstad Sees Fiber Optics Worth Cost Despite Hesitancy
Gov. Terry Branstad urged community colleges and others to join Iowa s statewide fiber optics backbone, likening the move to rural electrification. He warned delays could raise hookup costs or miss the network altogether, noting 80 percent state funding and up to 900 000 required for some schools.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Des Moines Community College
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Branstad Vows Four-Year Plan To Lift Iowa Teacher Pay
Governor Terry Branstad aims to raise Iowa teacher salaries to the national average within four years by completing budget reforms and reallocating spending. He cites two tough budgeting years and hopes education gains after health care and bargaining reforms. ISEA backs the goal while Democratic spokesman Shannahan questions progress and integrity. The 1991-92 salaries average 29,196 versus 34,413 nationally. Phase 3 incentives raised Iowa to 30th place.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
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Iowa State Education Association
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Iowa Democratic Party
Joe Shannahan
ISEA
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Shannahan
Senate debate eyed as Grassley schedules forum in Des Moines
A second U S Senate debate between Republican Charles Grassley and Democrat Jean Lloyd Jones is likely before the November election. Grassley has agreed to attend a November 2 forum hosted by the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and may hold additional meetings depending on Congress adjournment. They recently debated in Spencer on agricultural issues. independent candidates Rosanne Freeburg and Mel Boring also appeared.
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Des Moines
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New Hartford
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Iowa City
Grassley
Caran McKee
Greater Des Moines
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Cavan
Spencer
Rosanne Freeburg
Cedar Rapids
Mel Boring
Rockford
Ford in Iowa Stumps for Grassley Senator Bid
In Des Moines former President Gerald Ford campaigns for Iowa Senator Charles Grassley on his bid for a third term. Ford attends a private fundraiser and will take a brief Q and A with reporters before leaving the state.
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Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
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Iowa
Charles Grassley
U.S. Senate
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Grassley
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ISU Enrollments Top Last Year Despite Dip in Undergrad
Iowa State University reports fall enrollment at 25,263, up from 25,250 last year. Minority students total 1,447 or 5.7 percent, graduate enrollment hits a record 4,506, marking an eighth straight rise, and 3,384 freshmen show a 4 percent increase.
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Iowa State University
Martin Jischke
ISU
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