Youth peer help key to cutting teen substance abuse
Iowa DOE official says at risk teens can be steered away from drugs alcohol and tobacco with peer group involvement alongside parents schools and organizations. The survey notes declines in alcohol use among youth but heavy users persist and peers can act as early intervention agents while promoting zero tolerance for violence.
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Rod Bosnar
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
David Wright
Iowa Department of Education
DOE
Wright
State Board of Education
Iowa warns on IRA approved wireless cable investment scams
A Cedar Rapids man lost 77000 in a scheme marketed as IRA approved wireless cable ventures. Two Iowa investors total 56000 in similar losses, with 7000 nationwide. Officials urge caution and note no such IRS endorsement exists. Call 515 281 4441 for inquiries.
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Dale Kueter
Cedar Rapids
Bob Koppin
Securities Bureau of the
Iowa Insurance Division
Iowa
Goettsch
Federal Communications Commission
Koppin
FCC
Securities Bureau
Oss investment tips warn against IRA approved claims
Warnings highlight avoiding investments touted as IRS blessed or IRA approved and caution against no risk, high return schemes, especially exotic options. Authorities urge scrutiny and skepticism toward such guarantees.
Branstad Weighs Super Max Jail Plan for Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders consider a super-maximum security prison for Iowa’s most dangerous criminals. He will reject the proposal if it costs more than existing prison plans. The idea aims to add beds while prioritizing economy and efficiency. Fort Madison is eyed as the site for the prison to house death-sentence inmates under a proposed capital punishment law.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Branstad
Department of Corrections
Sally Chandler Halford
Fort Madison
Iowa State Penitentiary
Branstad OKs 24.2 Million Capitol Restoration Plan
Governor Branstad endorses a four year, pay as you go renovation funded by interest earnings from the state cash reserve. The plan covers the northwest pavilion 1.6 million next year then 5.5 million in 1997 for the north face 9.3 million in 1998 for the south face and 7.6 million in 1999 for the dome. Taxpayers have invested 15.3 million to date on the project begun in 1983.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
State Department of General Services
Golden Dome
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