Iowa House, Senate clash over handicap parking permit reform
Theron Thomsen of Cedar Rapids cites rampant abuse of handicap parking permits in Iowa with 182,683 issued by last year. Lawmakers debate recertification timing and penalties, seeking resolution to curb misuse and potential six to eight year delays.
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Powwow at Iowa to Feature Dance Contests This Weekend
The University of Iowa hosts an American Indian powwow in the Recreation Building with dance contests and crafts from tribes across the U S and Canada. Grand entries at 7 p m Friday 1 p m and 7 p m Saturday and noon Sunday. admission 7 for adults 5 for children single day. weekend passes 15 10.
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40 Charles City workers held in immigration raid
Federal agents detained 40 workers at All-States Quality Foods chicken deboning plant in Charles City amid allegations of forged employment papers. The company says it cooperated and did not knowingly hire illegal workers. INS plans a further statement.
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Phifer Named President at Coe College
Phifer was chosen after five months of study and input from faculty staff and students. He plans a long range campaign in 18 months to raise funds for student aid salaries and equipment and aims to improve college quality incrementally. Phifer, a history professor raised in Covina California, holds degrees from the University of Colorado and has a wife Linnie and two daughters.
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Licensing standards unify car licenses across counties
Marion City Manager Jeff Schott stresses licensing to ensure proper training and public safety. Cedar Rapids will receive license fees and administer the program. revenues are distributed to jurisdictions. A Metro Mechanical Board of Examiners will oversee exams and licensing with six months notice required to withdraw.
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Jeff Schott
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