Iowa official accused of years of sexual harassment by Jamison
Gazette Des Moines Bureau reports a redacted complaint alleges James Q. Jamison, longtime Iowa Finance Authority head, harassed women for years with inappropriate touching and lewd questions. Gov. Reynolds fired him March 24 after the allegations surfaced. The victim sought release of the complaint.
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Iowa Finance Authority
Kim Reynolds
Dave Jamison
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Jamison
Reynolds
University survey shapes anti-violence plans at Iowa
University of Iowa survey results show persistent safety concerns with about one in five undergraduate women reporting rape since enrolling. The Speak Out Iowa 2017 response rate reached 22.8 percent, up from 2015, while male victimization rose from 3.8 to 6.1 percent. The broader sexual violence category shows 32 percent of female and 14 percent of male respondents victimized.
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Ife
Jima Slosiarek
the Gazette
Carolyn Hartley
University of Iowa Anti-Violence Coalition
Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
Owa City
University of Iowa
Officials at odds over new gun violence role in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids City Council remains undecided on a $100,000 proposal from Linn County to create a safe, equitable and thriving communities position. Mayor Brad Hart says the idea aims to unify efforts across city, county, and schools, but critics worry about duplicating work and whether funds could be better spent elsewhere. The heated Thursday discussion with The Gazette editorial board covered the SET Task Force’s next steps after an 18 month study of youth violence.
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Hart
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Iowa GOP unveils 'responsible' $7.5 billion budget plan
Iowa Senate Republicans begin drafting a 7.48 billion dollar fiscal 2019 spending package to fund education environment judiciary infrastructure and public safety while Democrats call it a starve budget to clear room for tax cuts. Senate leaders say talks with the House and Governor Reynolds continue as they seek a final level.
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Senate
Charles Schneider
West
Iowa House
House
Chris Hagenow
Windsor Heights
Kim Reynolds
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