Republicans propose deeper education cuts and system savings
Iowa Republicans push a fiscal 2002 budget cutting education while protecting prisons and law enforcement. The plan trims prison, court and narcotics spending by over 9 million, with DCI reductions. Critics call the cuts frightening and devastating as Democrats warn of future prison costs.
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Division of Criminal Investigation
DCI
Jeff Angelo
R-Creston
Justice System
Angelo
Gazette
Jim Jacobson
Janet Borholm
Iowa safe haven bill passes amid abortion debate
The bill allows a mother or father to surrender an unharmed infant within two weeks to a hospital or licensed facility with immunity from prosecution only if the infant shows no signs of harm. It ends parental rights after 60 days with a 30 day appeal, making Iowa the 16th state with such laws.
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Aid
Cedar Rapids
Chelsea
Vilsack
Iowa
Planned Parenthood
Fran Hansen
Hansen
Texas
Nina Williams-Mbengue
National Conference of State Legislatures
Atkins
Neighbors notices seek club event listings in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites service clubs in Eastern Iowa to publish public events in the Neighbors section. Send club notices to Neighbors at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 for Wednesday publication.
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Neighbors
Iowa
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Flooding in Mississippi towns feeds near record river crest
Gov. Vilsack declared 10 Iowa counties disaster areas as flood warnings mounted. Esmann Abel islands residents report first floor inundation while a crest of 21.5 feet looms Friday. Students from MFL MarMac Garnav ille high schools aided flood prep and Red Cross volunteers assisted emergency crews. In Davenport sandbags protect Rhythm City casino as floodwaters approach.
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Tom Vilsack
Esmann and
Abel Islands
Guttenberg
Marlene Meyer
MFL MarMac
Garnaville
Clayton
MarMac
Marquette
Red Cross
Davenport
Isle of Capri
New Rhythm City
Riverfront flood fears rise as preparations continue
Floodwaters surround John O'Donnell Stadium and flood walls brace Dubuque as crest projections range from 23 to 25 feet through Sunday. Princeton residents move furniture while Kerans Riverview Restaurant lines sandbags. city officials say no major flood problems expected.
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Dubuque
Mississippi
John Klostermann
Klostermann
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