Senior judges fill gap in 6th Judicial District court system
In the 6th Judicial District, workload exceeds the 13 active judges. Retired judges like 78 year old Thomas Koehler may become senior judges, allowing 13 weeks or 65 days per year until 78 and up to one year terms until 80. Senior judges provide cost effective relief as district relies on Koehler Remley and six others to move cases.
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Senior Judge Requirements Iowa Code and Budget Impact
Senior judges retire at 72 with six months to apply for senior status. Iowa Supreme Court appoints two year terms to age 78, reappointable for one year to 80. Annual stipend 8527 plus retirement annuity. health insurance to 78 for judge and spouse. After six years, vested. program secures annuity and insurance. Denver Dillard, 70, describes it as flexible transition amid budget cuts.
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Iowa lawmakers push to legalize more consumer fireworks
An Iowa Senate panel advanced a bill to add consumer-grade fireworks to legal products, including cone fountains and bottle rockets. It would charge store fees to fund a state fire marshal oversight grant program, with a June 1 effective date debated amid safety concerns and support from Sen. Jeff Danielson.
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