Iowa lawmakers weigh cuts to victims services across state
The Gazette reports that the Justice Systems Appropriation Subcommittee budgets 559 million for Iowa’s justice system in 2018, including a 5.02 million line for victim assistance grants, a 1.45 million cut(22 percent) from 2017. Leaders warn rural counties may lose access to services while AVAP and ICASO stress reliance on grants and fundraising. State and federal funding mix discussed as lawmakers defend the cuts.
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Elizabeth Barnhill
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Iowa
University of Iowa
Adam Robinson
Robinson
AVAP
Joe Bellcom
Iowa City
Belkcom
Gary Worthan
Storm Lake
Justice Systems Appropriations
Ashley Hinson
Marion
Towa
Attorney General
Worthan
Carjacking fugitive arrested near Iowa City Wal-Mart
Multistate carjacking suspect Christolis Bankhead, 24, was arrested outside 919 Highway 1 West in Iowa City just before 4 p.m. Wednesday and awaits extradition to Mississippi. He is accused of a April 2 carjacking at a Mississippi college campus garage after being identified by security footage and tips.
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University of Iowa
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Fire damages southwest Cedar Rapids home and residents assisted
A fire at 396 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids caused major damage to one room with smoke and water damage on the first floor. Three adults were outside when firefighters arrived. Red Cross aided residents as investigators work to determine the cause. No injuries were reported.
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