Prison Industries reports 19 percent sales rise in Iowa facilities
Prison Industries in Iowa posted a 19 percent sales increase to about 19.6 million dollars in the year ended June 30, driven by higher commissary purchases and expanded item offerings. Inmates earned roughly 750 thousand dollars in wages while commissary sales surpassed 1.3 million, supporting the system’s operation and gym equipment purchases. Inmates at nine prisons, including Anamosa Fort Madison Newton and Mitchellville, participate under 85 staff.
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Keillor visits Iowa State Fair for ideas and autographs
Garrison Keillor toured the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Sunday. He sampled a pork chop on a stick, rode a golf cart, signed autographs, and judged 4-H projects as a celebrity judge. He taped his Prairie Home Companion show for later broadcast and praised the fair as a classic.
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Dorn sues Ames Community School District over access to meetings
Brian Dorn sues the Ames Community School District alleging civil rights violations for an order barring him from school property and meetings. The suit names the district, school board, Superintendent W Ray Richardson, and facilities chief Bruce Greiner, cites open meetings law violations, and notes the July 8 order and July 15 modification allowing attendance at public meetings related to school business.
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Council Bluffs Red-Light Cameras Issue 142 Tickets
In the first week of operation Council Bluffs reports 142 red-light camera citations. Notices reach motorists about 18 days after photos with each ticket set at 65 dollars. Redflex Traffic Systems, installing and maintaining the cameras, also receives a portion. Critics say the program prioritizes money over safety.
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Missouri man hurt in fireworks blast near campgrounds
Robert Jones of Missouri was injured in a fireworks accident that damaged a tent trailer at the MacNider Campgrounds. He and his wife are members of the Pipe Guild International. Jones was taken to Mercy Medical Center North Iowa after the 5:42 p.m. Friday incident. he had been discharged Sunday. Police and fire officials investigated.
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