Iowa bill allows Polk County charter commission test
Iowa lawmakers support a bill to let counties form charter commissions to review government structures. Polk County would test the plan, with voters approving changes. Officials say the panel could reduce duplication and boost accountability, while the method for selecting members faces debate.
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Polk County
Wa2zeu
Des Moines
Iowa
Charter Commission
Jim O’kane
Sioux City
Brannan
Commission
O’kane
Bridge over Mississippi set to open
The Mississippi River bridge between Sabula Iowa and Savanna Illinois will open to traffic Wednesday after May 20 closure for major repairs. The 2369 foot structure had its floor replaced with a concrete steel grid, beams strengthened, and the whole bridge cleaned and painted at a cost of 3.7 million dollars. Opening ceremonies are at 11 a.m. on the Iowa bank with tolls starting Thursday.
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Ames
Mississippi River
Sabula
Savanna
Ill
Iowa
Calendar not economy drops Iowa jobless pay
Jobless pay under all unemployment insurance programs in Iowa totaled 11 335 674 in November. payments were 1 494 794 lower than October 12 830 468. Officials attributed the drop to five payment weeks in October, not to weaker conditions, noting 11 091 769 came from employer funded Job Insurance programs.
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Des Moines
Job Service of
Iowa
Dick Freeman
Exposure May Have Caused Batavia Man's Death
Ed Hunter 67 living on a farm northwest of Batavia was found dead in a ditch along a Jefferson County road south of Batavia. Sheriff’s deputies suspect exposure after his car was found south of Batavia while he had told friends he was heading home around 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Batavia
Jefferson County
Ed Hunter
Wapello County
Joe Smutz
Marion Briefs Ad Lineup and Local Services
Local page notes quick ads for Marion residents with contact numbers 398-8234 and toll free 1-800-332-7976. Included are a note about advertising in the Marion Briefs and an advertisement for Warner Brothers Siding and Insulation at 377-5573 in Marion.
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Marion
Lal Warner Brothers
New Iowa Senate member Riordan sworn in at Des Moines
Sen. Jim Riordan a Democrat from Waukee was sworn in at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines after a special election to fill the seat of Norman G. Rodgers. The ceremony featured Senate leaders and witnesses outlining Riordan’s district 45 coverage including Adair Dallas Guthrie and Madison counties.
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Senate
Norman G. Rodgers
Adair, Dallas
Guthrie
Madison Counties
Iowa
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Winston
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