Heat pushes Iowa energy use as utilities curb power
With temperatures in the mid 90s and a 101 degree read in Lamont, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy curtailed power to interruptible customers and urged conservation. The grid operator asked reductions to ease strain while several large users, including AEGON USA, faced temporary outages.
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Neighbors place suspect at scene day of killing
Neighbors told police they saw Christopher Wheeler leave the Northwood Drive apartment complex early July 28 with likely speakers as police link him to the murder of Shelley Razor-Markwell, 36. Wheeler, 21, is jailed on a first degree murder charge. He disputes the timeline saying he left around 11 PM July 28 and did not return until July 29 afternoon.
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Kids voices sought in DHS reform brainstorming
Ex foster child Jackie Hammers urges input from children and families in DHS redesign. The Design Team meeting in Williamsburg includes state officials, PSG consultants, and advocacy members assessing child welfare reforms with a six month implementation plan beginning January.
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State trains 639 Iowa City bartenders in TIPs program
Representatives from the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division and police trained 639 bartenders and servers from 53 Iowa City bars in August as part of the TIPs program to curb underage drinking. Bars sending staff will receive temporary exemptions for certain infractions. Sessions ran from August 4 to 15.
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Cornerstone hearing delayed in Coralville day care case
A court hearing on the petition to close Cornerstone Christian School day care operations in Coralville has been postponed to September 2. The school cites scheduling conflicts and ongoing efforts to hire Iowa counsel, while state officials allege violations of Iowa day care regulations. The church denies day care status, saying care is part of its religious and educational mission.
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