Wednesday Morning Read: New Finkbine clubhouse planned, deputy’s shooting actions deemed justified, school funding equity suit dismissed

TODAY'S WEATHER — Warmer and more humid, strong storms late. High 87, low 68.

NEW FINKBINE CLUBHOUSE PLANNED — A new University of Iowa Finkbine Golf Course Clubhouse will more than quadruple the size of the facility it's replacing, bringing the venue on par with its peers and establishing the university as a championship-level tournament site capable of hosting NCAA collegiate golf events. Regents will consider approving the plan next week. Read more: http://bit.ly/2uzm09G

DEPUTY'S SHOOTING ACTIONS DEEMED JUSTIFIED — The actions of a deputy in the officer-involved shooting death of a North English man have been ruled justified by the Iowa County Attorney's Office. Robin L. Blaylock, 53, of 108 S. Walnut St. was killed last month as a result of a gunshot wound inflicted on him by Iowa County deputy Blake Heller, who also serves part-time as a police officer for Williamsburg and Marengo. Read more: http://bit.ly/2h15LiN

SCHOOL FUNDING EQUITY SUIT DISMISSED — A lawsuit challenging the legality of Iowa's school funding formula has been dismissed in District Court. The ruling highlights remaining questions as to whether education is a basic right in the state. Chase Cartee of the Cartee Law Firm in Davenport, which represented the plaintiffs, said they are considering an appeal. 'I think this case is probably destined to go the Iowa Supreme Court at some point,' Cartee said. Read more: http://bit.ly/2uzpXv2

'COACHING WAS EASY,' NIEMEYER SAYS — Between softball and basketball, Larry Niemeyer coached more than 3,700 games. One of his biggest regrets? That he didn't coach more. Read more: http://bit.ly/2eNpFgt

QUOTABLE — 'Driving through a construction zone? The man or woman on the side of the road in construction gear might just be a trooper.' Iowa State Trooper Alex Dinkla, regarding enforcement of the state's new ban on texting and driving