Prisons Reforms Tighten Security After Fort Madison Escape
Iowa officials describe post escape upgrades at the Anamosa and Fort Madison facilities. Measures include window screens, restricted floor access, higher staffing, a demolished death row building, a larger perimeter buffer, duty-to-dusk operations, and an expanded list of high risk inmates.
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Anamosa
Bill Sperfslage
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Iowa
Board of Corrections
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Robert Legendre
Martin Moon
Prison Industries
Sperfslage
Legendre
Nevada
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Officials to add staff to track sex offenders in Iowa
Corrections officials plan to add 19 employees statewide to monitor sex offenders required to wear tracking devices. The move follows a law change costing about 1.7 million dollars in the first year, with around 400 offenders to be monitored starting September and more anticipated later.
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Anamosa
Gary Hinzman
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Board of Corrections
Anamosa State Penitentiary
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Inmates may get funds via Western Union
The Gazette reports Iowa inmates could receive money through Western Union to speed transfers and reduce processing loads. Doug Williams of North Central Correctional Facility told the Board of Corrections that up to 20 000 money orders are processed monthly and fees apply to senders. He noted Western Union would be free to the department and benefit families, though mail money would remain possible.
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Gazette Anamosa
Iowa
Western Union
Doug Williams
North Central
Rockwell City
Board of Corrections
Williams
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Department of Corrections
Iowa Gov signs task force to study small business aid
Gov. Vilsack signed an executive order creating a 15 member task force to review Iowa’s targeted small business assistance program. The panel will report by December 1 with recommendations to revitalize loans and equity grants up to 50 000 for minority women disabled or low income owned firms. Members include Frank Osaka Rosy Handa Chaveevah Ferguson and George Khal.
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Gazette Des Moines
Vilsack
Iowa
Construction worker dies in Ankeny fall
Bryan Ruan, 28, died after falling through a staircase opening to a concrete floor at a construction site in Ankeny. Ruan, a great nephew of Des Moines businessman John Ruan II, fell from the second story on July 28 and was taken to Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
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Ankeny
Bryan Ruan
Ruan
Des Moines
John Ruan II
Iowa Methodist Medical Cen
Iowa News: man dies Sunday per Polk County examiner
A man died Sunday, the Polk County medical examiner reported, with details released by the county coroner's office. The investigation continues as authorities confirm the death.
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Polk County
Hispanics in Iowa rise by 26 000 since 2000 census
The U S Census Bureau reports Iowa's Hispanic population grew from 82 473 in 2000 to 108 968 by July 1 2005, a 32 percent increase. Iowa total population was 2.96 million and the median age rose to 38 3 from 36 6 while under 18 numbers fell to 670 801.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U.S. Census Bureau
Associated Press
Macular Degeneration Research Faces Funding and Gene Link
Professor Richard Smith discusses age related macular degeneration affecting millions worldwide and the research grant from the National Eye Institute aiming to translate discoveries into patient help. Gene factor H and factor B account for a large share of risk, with potential links to other diseases. A pill or injectable treatment could delay or prevent progression.
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Richard Smith
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Hageman
Tax free holiday causes shopper confusion at year end
Back to school shoppers race to midnight for the tax free holiday while retailers worry about errors. Iowa Department of Revenue spokeswoman Renee Mulvey notes rare mischarges since 2000 and offers fixes: return with receipt for correction or call 1 800 367 3388 for a form. Mulvey says qualified items like clothing and shoes must follow the tax free rules if stores are open.
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Gazette
Iowa Department of Revenue
Renee Mulvey
Department of Revenue
Mulvey
Back-to-school shopping drama as siblings clash over supplies
A family scene shows Hannah Mougin fourth grader and Alyssa Mougin eighth grader choosing pens and organizers while Emma Cheney selects a SpongeBob backpack. Parents report playful sparring over items and clothing, with a focus on budget and practicality.
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Alyssa
Mougin
Cheneys
Emma
Sponge- Bob SquarePants
Sponge- Bob
Cheney
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