Iowa Supreme Court Strips Karen Cooper Custody Five Children
Both sides appeal the Iowa Supreme Court ruling that terminated Karen Cooper's parental rights. Feuerhelm seeks reconsideration citing overlooked testimony on her mental illness and parenting potential. Former counsel Jane Harlan plans to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court to restore custody to Kellogg foster parents Larry and Paula Mick.
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Karen Cooper
Iowa Supreme Court
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Gerald Feuerhelm
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Jane Harlan
U.S. Supreme Court
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Paula Mick
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Altoona track trims costs to boost Iowa racing project
Developers of the Altoona thoroughbred track cut about 5 million from a 51.4 million project to improve its odds of success. Annual betting revenue is projected 19 percent lower and operating revenue 12 percent lower than in the feasibility study. The plan shrinks grandstands and seating while avoiding additional debt.
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Racing Association of Central Iowa
Polk County Board of Supervisors
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Des Moines Woman Wins $500 Settlement Over Child Exam
A Des Moines mother settles with Iowa for 500 after a DHS social worker examined her 3-year-old son Shy Long-Aaron without permission during a Head Start class. The case cites humiliation and distress and notes DHS sought law to allow school based child abuse exams without parental consent, a move opposed by Gov. Branstad.
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State of Iowa
Denise Long
Iowa Department of Human Services
Shy Long-Aaron
Long
DHS
Iowa
Department
Terry Branstad
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