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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Contentious commission meeting examining budget cuts

by O. Kay Henderson on September 9, 2009

in Politics & Government

The first meeting of a new commission assembled to find ways to reorganize state government and save money in the process turned testy at times.

Republicans complained the Democratic governor’s staff has repeatedly refused to reveal cost saving ideas state agency directors suggested nearly a year ago. Representative Doug Stryuk, a Republican from Council Bluffs who is a member of the State Government Reorganization Commission, directly asked the governor’s budget director for that information. [click to continue…]

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Cedar Rapids museum to be built near old facility destroyed by flood

by Pat Curtis 09/9/09 5:51 PM

One of Cedar Rapids’ most prominent cultural institutions, destroyed in last year’s flood, will be rebuilt near the same location. The National Czech and Slovak Museum is situated along the Cedar River. Museum and Library CEO and President Gail Naughton says around 800 people throughout the United States and abroad weighed in on the decision [...]

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Radio Iowa Poll: September 9, 2009

by Radio Iowa Contributor 09/9/09 5:39 PM

Each week Radio Iowa –in cooperation with radio sportscasters from throughout Iowa– rank the top ten teams in each division. Available here each Monday at 3:00 p.m.

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UNI looks to rebound from close loss to Iowa

by Todd Kimm 09/9/09 4:03 PM

U.N.I coach Mark Farley says it is time for the Panthers to “move on” and get ready for their home opener against South Dakota. The Panthers suffered a heartbreaking 17-16 loss at Iowa in their season opener. Farley says it’s obvious they are going to have to find a way to pick themselves after [...]

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Council Bluffs bridge closes

by Radio Iowa Contributor 09/9/09 4:02 PM

Commuters between Council Bluffs and Omaha are forced to find new routes today (Wednesday), as the Veterans Memorial Bridge was forever sealed off by barricades on Tuesday. The narrow two-lane bridge will be torn down and replaced by a four-lane span. Kathy Nugent grew up in the area and spent part of her childhood watching [...]

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U-I Hospital union fighting mandatory flu shots

by Dar Danielson 09/9/09 4:00 PM

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is going ahead with plans requiring flu shots for all staff despite a union’s request for a court order to stop it. The Service Employees International Union which represents some 2,800 nurses is asking for a court injunction to stop the shots.
Union Local 199 president, Cathy Glasson, [...]

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Enrollment up at ISU, UNI, down at U-I

by Pat Curtis 09/9/09 3:59 PM

Iowa State University has more students on campus this fall than anytime in history. The University of Northern Iowa is also reporting a boost in enrollment, while fewer students are attending the University of Iowa. I.S.U. Admissions Director Marc Harding says 27,945 students are enrolled this fall, up 4% from the same time last year.
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