Iowa Supreme Court eases bonds and ends stacked charges
The Iowa Supreme Court cut bond amounts for some inmates and ruled police may not stack crimes to raise bonds. Effective Aug 2, the change allows release on the highest charge only, with examples showing prostitution bonds dropping from 6500 to 2000. Serious charges retain current bonds.
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Golf course land sale plan sparks three acre parcel interest
Sharp calls a three acre Edgewood Road NE parcel a prime site near Highway 100 and Edgewood Road NE, suggesting possible bid auctions if the city sells only the three acres rather than 20. He notes potential access changes and future traffic considerations, while council debates development proposals and may seek additional bids.
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Democratic hopefuls woo labor leaders in debate tone
Six Democratic rivals faced questions on health care economic justice and labor organizing before more than 250 lawn labor union leaders. Dodd Richardson Obama Biden and Edwards touted pro labor records and pledged backing while Edwards drew the loudest applause for a call to ban replacement workers during strikes.
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Culver Eyes Infrastructure Plan With DOT Recommendations
Governor Culver asks DOT Director Nancy Richardson to prepare a package of critical funding needs for the Legislature next session. The 2007 law created a TIME-21 fund to address Iowa’s $27.7 billion 20 year transportation shortfall, with revenue split between state, cities, and counties. contact: Rod Boshart Gazette Communications.
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Iowa
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