Cocaine Declared Iowa's Major Drug Problem By Officials
Iowa law enforcement describes cocaine as the state's top drug issue with 44 cocaine investigations this year, surpassing marijuana. Officials note high purity and prices fueling distribution from centers like Miami, and call for a new special unit to combat drug dealing despite budget pressures.
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Jepsen Slams Senate For Revenue Sharing Delay
Sen Roger Jepsen criticizes the Senate for not authorizing Iowa’s 1981 state share of the general revenue sharing program, calling the delay damaging and unnecessary. He warns delaying into 1982 hurts program continuity while noting the federal no strings approach benefits states and local governments.
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