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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2009
Page
7
Iowa officials reported inconclusive tests after spotting woodpecker damage on ash trees in Allamakee County across the Mississippi from Victory Wisconsin. Plans include extending the search and testing damaged woodpecker‑nicked trees as an Iowa infestation could trigger a quarantine and threaten about 100 million ash trees.
The Iowa House approved a near 1.25 billion spending plan for health and human services, cutting more than 110 million from this year. Five departments must trim 5 percent, DHS hiring prioritizes child protection, and Medicaid spending rises with federal funds. critics warn of longer waitlists and job losses.
Public safety log from The Gazette records a 1:22 a.m. arrest in Iowa City at the intersection of Dubuque and Bloomington streets. Jessica L. Tanner, 21, of 1136 N Dubuque St No 1 Iowa City is identified among the accused.
Five individuals were arrested for operating while intoxicated in Linn County areas including Kirkwood Boulevard and Coral Ridge Avenue. Charges also include second degree theft after a van was believed stolen from a Coralville resident. police noted the victim’s identity was withheld from public records.
Iowa Senate voted 31 19 to trim the justice system budget by 18.4 million for fiscal 2010 amid hopes federal stimulus funds will offset losses. The package, SF 475, directs 515.4 million to corrections public safety and related areas, includes closing a Fort Madison prison farm eliminating violator programs and other cuts. A separate 31 19 vote approved a 352.4 million transportation bill HF 805 awaiting final action before adjournment.
Iowa Senate leader Mike Gronstal calls Rep. Steve King "too chicken" to run against Gov. Culver in 2010. King retorts that Gronstal blocks a vote on same sex marriage. The piece notes potential GOP challengers Vander Plaats and Rep. Rants and cites King’s residency idea on marriage licenses.
At about 11 54 p m Tuesday a van struck a northbound motorcycle at Curry and Littleton boulevards. David Brown 35 of Fairbank was hospitalized after the crash. Jon Zimmerman 34 of Jesup drove away but was later arrested and jailed in Buchanan County on a 5000 cash bond for leaving the scene. Brown was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City with condition not released.
ANAMOSA The Jones County Board of Supervisors named Assistant County Attorney Phil Parsons to finish the late Connie Sue Ricklefs term after her March 31 retirement. Parsons, 30, is a Packwood native with a UIowa law degree and a Monticello home, husband, and two daughters. He joined the County Attorney's Office about two years ago after private practice in Dubuque.
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