Iowa 2000-foot school proximity rule faces appeal
The Iowa Legislature passed a 2000-foot rule aimed at restricting offenders near schools. Opinions split on practicality with several officials calling the measure harsh. The state AG appeals a district court ruling that it violates a defendant’s right to live with family. Attorneys expect weeks of briefs before any ruling.
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County road plan spurs opposition over town split and home loss
At a public hearing for the five year road plan, residents clash over widening Newport Road to 36 feet with two foot shoulders, risking trees and Betty Kemp's home bought in 1968. Arguments cite loss, density limits for a new town and demand for alternative retention walls.
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Iowa civil union divorce sparks state law debate
Iowa Sen Neal Schaerer and Sen Larry McKibben criticize a judge for recognizing a Vermont civil union divorce amid a broader fight over same sex marriage. Law experts say Iowa law limits marriage to a man and woman and civil unions face complex recognition issues across states.
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