Republicans seek resignation of Kim Lehman in Iowa
Eastern Iowa Republicans plan to censure Kim Lehman, a Republican National Committeewoman and Iowa Right to Life executive director, citing a pre election flyer as damaging to party credibility. David Chung and 2nd District members push for ouster or no confidence, while others back her. The Central Committee cannot remove a national member. meeting in Des Moines today to decide.
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Ottumwa
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Wapello County
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West Des Moines
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UI updates assault policy clarifies reporting options
UI policy clarifies how students report sexual assault, directs formal complaints to a dedicated coordinator, and explains access to academic housing accommodations and victim support. Regents asked UI, ISU and UNI to adopt clearer responsive procedures, aimed at reducing confusion and ensuring single point of contact.
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Public employee pension fund falls with stocks
Des Moines Iowa IPERS the state's largest public employee pension fund has lost more than 4 billion dollars in the stock market and values show a drop from 22.3 billion to about 18 billion since July 1 a decline exceeding 19 percent. Chief investment officer Karl Koch warned the IPERS board of substantial future declines after accounting for losses in real estate and other hard to value assets.
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Former city clerk charged with misappropriation
Jill Ann Bruch, former Halbur city clerk, faces three counts of first degree theft, one count of second degree theft, and one count of ongoing criminal conduct after a state audit found improper disbursements from 1995 to 2008 totaling more than 282000. If convicted, she could face up to 60 years in prison. The audit by State Auditor David Vaudt examined city funds in a city of about unspecified size.
Credit Card Scam Warns in Des Moines and Iowa
Iowa residents report a scam where callers pose as fraud investigators from credit card companies. They seek the card’s three digit security code and urge residents to hang up, while promising credits. Police note they already possess other card details and urge verification with the issuer.
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Economy leaves fate of Vision Iowa blurred
The Vision Iowa Program, once funded to boost tourism with eight years of grants, is suspended as the state grapples a weak economy and $14 million diverted by Gov. Culver for disaster recovery. Troy Price says options are under review for the next legislative session, leaving numerous projects on hold.
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Lawmaker to be deployed strains Iowa session
Iowa Representative Boyd Chambers a Republican from Sheldon a high school teacher and Air National Guard member will be deployed to Kyrgyzstan shortly after New Year likely missing the entire legislative session He has previously deployed for the war on terror but this time he expects to be away during session He noted pride in serving in a necessary confrontation of those who seek to do harm Colleagues were advised by email The writer can be contacted at 319 398 8375
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Cedar Rapids
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