Open carry rules loosened in Iowa permitting rare public carry
Iowa sheriffs oppose new law removing discretion to require concealment and permit holders may drink alcohol with licenses. Open carry will be rare, groups say, as training and enforcement shift. Officials in Johnson Linn and Buchanan counties report surges in permit applications and counties explore weapon restrictions in public facilities.
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Iowa
Buchanan County
Bill Wolfgram
Gardner
Pulkrabek
Linn
Johnson
Iowa Firearms Coalition
McClanahan
Buchanan
Washington
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
Veterans face higher jobless rate in weak labor market
Federal data show Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans unemployment at 10 percent in November, compared with 9.1 percent for non veterans. Combat veterans have typically higher rates since 2005 as they return to civilian life amid a strained economy. Top officials warn about the gap but cite programs giving veterans job preferences and support. Admiral Mike Mullen stresses concern for veterans and their families seeking to resume ordinary life and dreams.
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Lawrence Korb
Iraq
Afghanistan
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Adm
Mike Mullen
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Unknown winner nets $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot in Iowa
A Des Moines area convenience store sold the $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot ticket for the Wednesday drawing. The winning numbers were 3 12 16 26 33 and Hot Ball 11. The Quik Trip will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winner has yet to come forward and claim the prize.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Lottery
Terry Rich
District of Columia
Snowy Roof Strains Clayton County Office Building
Snow and ice threaten the Clayton County office building roof, now 30 years old, with water damage risk to ceilings and insulation. Custodian Owen Sylvester says a $3 million upgrade is needed to replace the roof, address tuckpointing, remodel for ADA compliance, and relocate offices to the DeLong building. County officials plan funding the move either piecemeal or all at once in the new year after voters rejected a prior remodeling measure.
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Pat McTaggart
Eleader
Clayton County
Owen Sylvester
Sylvester
Clayton County Supervisors
DeLong
Elkader
Iowa avoids repayment for misspent federal voting funds
Iowa will not repay the federal government despite a final audit showing misspent funds from the $30 million in federal voting money. The U S Election Assistance Commission credited eligible expenses while authorizing state cover for questionable costs, totaling $221,000, with the state absorbing some expenditures. Secretary of State Michael Mauro called the outcome a relief and noted the process is finished. Governor Chet Culver defended spending but acknowledged audits flagged issues during his term.
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Jennifer Jacobs
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Chet Culver
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Michael Mauro
Mauro
Culver
Election Commission
Division Tightens Controls After State Audit
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division adopts auditors? recommendations to track breakage electronically, require supervisor approval of drivers? time sheets, and keep log books. The audit noted overtime rose from 2107 hours in 2007 to 3107 in 2010 and cites remodeling as a factor while the division moves toward a new warehouse inventory system.
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