Braley bill would ban gobbledygook in government prose
Rep. Bruce Braley proposes H R 3548 the Plain Language in Government Communications Act to require federal agencies to use plain concise organized language in documents explaining benefits or services Within a year of enactment agencies must adopt plain language and report enforcement actions to Congress The measure cites Maury Maverick who coined gobbledygook and recalls Donald Rumsfelds known knowns unknowns for context
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Soldier's body arriving as Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Wanken laid to rest
A Marine honor guard salutes at Des Moines International Airport as the body of Lance Cpl. Cody Wanken arrives. Funeral services were held in Hampton for the 21 year old who died April 2 at Camp Pendleton. The military ongoing investigation ties his death to injuries from last year in Iraq.
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Sibert seeks GOP nod in Senate 18
Karla Sibert of Palo seeks the Republican nomination for Iowa Senate District 18 open seat as Mary Lundby retires. She faces Joe Childers in the June 3 primary and would meet Democrat Swati Dandekar in November. Sibert highlights tax relief, environment, roads, education, and local economic growth.
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Ryan man dies in crash injures teachers on Highway 13
Ryan 47 year old David Burreson died after losing control of a southbound vehicle on Highway 13 near 275th Street. Three West Delaware County teachers from the district were injured, including Jacquelyn Hawkins, Darla Weber, and Jean Storms. Hawkins and Weber were treated and released. Storms remained hospitalized with injuries.
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Trial date reset for man accused in stabbing death
In Dubuque the trial for Kenyatta Harlston Sr. charged with second degree murder was delayed to Sept. 16. He is accused in the Aug. 25 stabbing death of 24 year old Nicholas Blackburn in Dubuque.
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Lottery numbers and jackpots for Wednesday draws
Wednesday results show Powerball 3 13 19 32 46 with 18 for the Powerball and a jackpot of 68.8 million and Power Play 4. Iowa entries include 100000 Cash Game 4 7 12 14 18 and Hot Lotto 10 15 17 26 35 with Hotball 3. Illinois/ Iowa Pick 3 0 1 5 midday and 5 4 0 evening. Pick 4 7 19 9 midday and 4 7 9 4 evening. Illinois Little Lotto 8 12 19 32 36. Lotto 6 20 25 27 31 44. 6-of-48 jackpot 3.75 million.
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