Iowa approves college bonds to fund Regent projects
The Iowa Senate approved a plan to issue up to 25 million dollars in bonds by the State Board of Regents to support college funding. The program aims to help parents save for their children's education with bonds redeemable at face value plus accrued interest after a set period. Critics call it gimmickry while supporters say it offers another savings tool.
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Senate Accepts Compromise on Child Support System
A Senate amendment approves a plan to limit the state computer system to about 48000 child support cases instead of all 135000. The Collection Services Center will act as a clearing house for receiving and disbursing payments, with counties converting only qualifying cases. A conference committee may be needed for funding.
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Iowa Supreme Court upholds secrecy of job applications
The Iowa Supreme Court in an 8 to 0 ruling refused to force local officials to disclose job applications for top government posts. The court said the Legislature allows secrecy and that balancing policy interests is for lawmakers, not the judiciary. Preservation of confidentiality was upheld for Sioux City city manager applicants.
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Iowa appoints new tourism bureau chief Reynolds
DES MOVIES vavia K. Reynolds is named head of the Iowa Department of Economic Development Bureau of Tourism and Visitors. The newly created role leads state efforts to boost Iowa tourism with cooperation from private sector professionals. Reynolds was previously director of Tourism for Overland Park Kansas CVB.
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