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AMES — Closing in on this week’s deadline for applications to lead Iowa State University as its 17th president, the Board of Regents this week will hear an update on the condition of that campus’ presidential residence — in which the new president will have to live — and it’s not good, according to board documents.

“Its age, original construction methods, and deferred maintenance have led to recurring issues, including water infiltration, high humidity, thermal bridging, pest intrusion, bat infiltration and false safety alarms,” according to a facility analysis of The Knoll — the common name of the ISU presidential home. “These deficiencies result in health and safety concerns, poor energy eff

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