Front license plates debated as Iowa eyes safety and enforcement
Iowa law allows rear plates on antique cars and requires a second plate if the front is not displayed. Cedar Rapids uses 70 plate readers and two in squads. Iowa City has none. Front plates aid visibility for drivers and pedestrians, police say. Citations for missing front plates have varied widely, with 2024 counts: Cedar Rapids 75, Iowa City 3.
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Nursing home cameras spark Iowa bill clash over resident privacy
An Iowa incident at Greater Southside prompted a $500 fine for financial abuse after a nurse aide was filmed taking a resident’s wallet from a drawer. The facility allows resident installed cameras with privacy rules. legislation to bar bans on cameras has repeatedly failed amid opposition from the Iowa Health Care Association long used to lobby against such measures. The article notes ongoing legislative attempts and IHCA’s past lobbying outcomes.
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Contact details for Iowa’s U S senators in Washington
Sen Chuck Grassley R Iowa offices in Washington D C include 135 Hart Building 20510 phone 202 224 3744 and grassley senate gov site. Sen Joni Ernst R Iowa offices at 111 Russell Building 20510 phone 202 224 3254 and ernst senate gov site.
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