Iowa study shows decline in youth drug use amid concern
The survey finds casual drug use among Iowa youths and young adults down over five years with a 3.2 percent margin of error. About one in ten know someone using hard drugs and 83 percent know someone who drinks weekly. Respondents favor prevention and education funding, support targeted aid, and oppose broad legalization. Gov Branstad vetoes evaluation bills. lawmakers weigh findings for future policy.
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Ruling on Rape Victim Names Sparks Media Debate
Good cooperation fiam Bud Byrne doubts the ruling will push outlets to name rape victims and expects opposition from women’s rights groups. Branstad aides vow a legislative fix to keep names private, while officials cite limited confidentiality exceptions. Victims fear exposure may deter reporting, with national groups condemning the Iowa law as unusual. Geneva Overholser supports the ruling as affirming the status quo.
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Appeals court backs agency in easing mileage standards
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acted legally in relaxing federal mileage standards. Plaintiffs including Los Angeles New York City and environmental groups argued the looser rules worsen air pollution and hinder Clean Air Act goals. they also urged a formal Environmental Impact Statement before the regs.
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Storms lash East Iowa in thunderstorms and floods
Strong storms drenched eastern Iowa with heavy rain and lightning Friday night into Saturday. Cedar Rapids reported outages and damaged bathrooms from lightning while northeastern counties faced rising creeks and multiple road closures.
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Church Money Stolen Case Ties To Local Bank
Assistant County Attorney Rich Vander Mey says the total suspected theft is about $6,000. Each charge is a Class D felony carrying five years in prison and up to $7,500 fine. Deputy Bolin began the probe after July 24 bank reports at Farmers Savings Bank. Winders and Ann Winders were once married for about a decade.
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