Optical fence cuts deer deaths on Iowa highways tested
Iowa officials test reflectors along four counties to warn deer of approaching cars creating an optical fence. The program, costing up to 3500 dollars per mile, covers 2.55 miles and could expand statewide after July evaluation.
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Jane Jaffer
Marc Topkin
Drake University
Iowa Newspaper Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Lee Gladfelter
Boone Research Station
Iowa Conservation Commission
Marshall
Winneshiek
Harrison
Gladfelter
Richard Bishop
Commission
Bishop
Conservation Commission
Minnesota
Bosch
Harkin to announce exploratory committee for Senate bid
Supporters of U S Rep Tom Harkin will announce the formation of an exploratory committee to challenge incumbent Senator Roger Jepsen. The Des Moines press conference at Citizens for Harkin Headquarters will be led by committee officials with Iowa political leaders in attendance.
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Des Moines
U.S
Tom Harkin
Diowa
Roger Jepsen
Lowa. Harkin
Indianola
Senate
Citizens For Harkin
Harkin
Premi
Iowa
U.S. House
Jobs bill funds Iowa Corps of Engineers projects
Sen. Grassley announced the federal jobs bill will trigger about 3.6 million dollars in Corps of Engineers construction work in Iowa. The package allocates 2.7 million for Mississippi River structural maintenance, with most on the Iowa side, including painting locks and dams and a 1 million repair project above Dubuque. It also funds recreation sites between Davenport and Muscatine, Saylorville Lake improvements, Coralville Lake dam upkeep, and related roads and sanitary facilities.
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Washington
Corps of Engineers
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Mississippi River
Saylorville Lake
Coralville Lake
BIA orders audit of Mesquakie Tribe spending
The Bureau of Indian Affairs orders a complete audit of Mesquakie tribal spending amid a probe into alleged misuse of federal funds for a senior housing project. Audit to begin in May targets school operations housing improvements tribal government scholarships and trust services totaling over 600000 last fiscal year.
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BIA
TAMA
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Mesquakie Indian Tribe
John Martinsen
Martinsen
Sac and Fox Housing Authority
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Black Hawk County Jail Receives Six Month Inmate Variance
Black Hawk County's jail is again granted a six month variance allowing housing of up to 70 inmates, exceeding the state standard of 55. The previous variance, issued by State Jail Inspector Paul Muller, was set to expire in May.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Paul Muller
Branstad Signals Flexibility on Jobless Fund Plan
Governor Branstad maintains his unemployment fund bailout proposal is the best option and vows to be flexible. He cautions against drastic cuts or taxes, noting opponents want sacrifices, but lawmakers face a tough path to votes without hurting the unemployed or employers. The fund has borrowed from the federal government since July and could owe $201 million plus $15.8 million in interest.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Organized Labor
Iowa
Inmates Lose Bid to Keep Babies in Prison
Nancy Cabbell and Tamara Campbell had sought rules allowing incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them at the Iowa Women's Correctional Facility. Iowa Social Services Commissioner Michael Reagen rejected the petition, citing need for a broader study and concerns over legal issues, security, and costs. The department will wait for study results, with a possible mid to late summer completion. attorneys may pursue court action.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Nancy Cabbell
Iowa Social Services
Michael Reagen
Cabbell
Iowa Women’s
Mitchellville
Iowa Department of Social Services
Tamara Campbell
Campbell
Clear Lake
Reagen
Hal Farrier
Division of Adult Corrections
Randi Youells
Legal Services Corporation of Iowa
Youells
Social Services Council
Department
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