Audit sought of Iowa Veterans Home after staff cuts
Marshalltown based Iowa Veterans Home faces an audit request from Democratic Rep. Sue Cahill after 11 full-time positions were cut in a restructuring effective Aug. 15. Proponents say new roles boost direct resident care, while Cahill notes input and funding concerns. The audit would examine care standards and transparency at IVH.
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Karl Lettow
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Cedar Rapids man faces new gun charges after jail calls
Robert Shawn Griffin, 25, already convicted on gun and related charges, faces additional felon in possession and armed activity counts in Linn County District Court for firing into an occupied home on Outlook Drive SW Feb 28. He admitted to the shooting in jail calls and bail was set at 20000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Shawn Griffin
Linn County
Griffin
Outlook Drive
Casey Jones
Critics say draft rule weakens renewable energy claims in Iowa
Advocacy groups argue the Iowa Utilities Commission draft weakens accountability for verifications of renewable energy claims by utilities. MidAmerican Energy defends its 2022 100 percent renewable claim as based on yearly renewable energy retirement and customer usage, while officials push for clearer reporting and stronger oversight. The commission set deadlines for comments and responses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Utilities Commission
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Iowa Environmental Council
Environmental Law & Policy Center
MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican
Kim Reynolds
Clean Energy and Environmental
Arick Sears
Sears
Office of
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Ottumwa
Polk County
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Brenna Bird
Sue Cari
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