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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1996
Page
10
Gov. Terry Branstad announced a study of Iowa marriage and divorce laws after failing to win legislative backing for ending no fault divorce. He plans minor changes while building broader support, noting a lack of consensus on specific action. He will appoint a broad-based panel to examine the issue.
Governor Branstad signals possible reforms to Iowa marriage and divorce law. Proposals include notice when a divorced spouse seeks to move a child out of state and revoking licenses from parents who deny visitation, with denial treated as a crime. Applicants for marriage licenses may need to declare child support obligations. Branstad expects consensus-building over the coming year, with little chance of quick legislation in 1997. Critics oppose no fault divorce while some lawmakers see no need to restrain unhappy couples.
Gov. Terry Branstad urged that cities be allowed to set their own smoking restrictions and announced an anti smoking educational program aimed at youths. He warned of a tough legislative fight but ruled out a cigarette tax increase. He criticized tobacco industry advertising for rising youth smoking.
Governor Branstad said he will ask the Legislature to deny welfare benefits to families whose young children miss school, a plan aimed at breaking poverty cycles through education. Republicans back the move while Democrats warn it would create a costly new bureaucracy with little effect on truancy.
David R. Pyle, 45, of Plainfield, Illinois, died when his car struck a concrete sewer platform extension in the 4300 block of Texas Street. Pyle was extricated after his vehicle left the road about 10 p.m. A passenger escaped injury. the passenger’s identity was not released.
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board fined the Linn County Republican Central Committee 500 dollars and issued a letter of reprimand for sloppy bookkeeping and delayed reports. Chairwoman Karla Underwood cited a new treasurer and the November elections. Mary Lundby called the issue sloppy but not serious. Kay Williams noted procrastination and lack of response as key factors despite resolved financial discrepancies.
Breda firefighters respond to a late Saturday alarm to find their newest truck a 1991 Chevrolet pumper tanker burning at the volunteer station. Fire Chief Jerry Schumacher says the blaze damaged the cabin and engine, plus doors and ceiling, with soot on two other trucks. Jim Kenkel of the State Fire Marshal’s Office cites a possible electrical short. investigation continues. Breda, population 500, lies in Carroll County west-central Iowa.
State Senator Mary Lundby of the 26th District funds a two billboard holiday greeting in Marion. One sign is on First Avenue at 32nd Street East, the other at the viaduct entering Marion. The message wishes a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year to constituents and passersby.
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