Iowa Judges Press for Pay Boost Amid Salary Standstill
Iowa judges push for at least a 25 percent pay increase arguing quality is being starved from the system. Gov Ray’s budget offered no judiciary funds, prompting warnings that vacancies may rise as compensation lags behind surrounding states.
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Governor Declines to Speculate on GOP Shakeup Impact
Governor Robert D. Ray says the Republican party must continue with a new state chairman after Steve Roberts was unseated by Bennett Webster. Ray avoids speculation on how leadership changes might affect his political future or the party's direction after two election victories.
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Ray warns AFSCME wage demand could trigger layoffs
Iowa Gov. Robert Ray says if AFSCME final demand of 21 percent over two years is approved, many state employees could lose their jobs. The union seeks higher pay while the state offers 16 percent over two years, with an arbitrator to decide.
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Six killed in Iowa weekend traffic toll
The state's weekend roadway deaths reached six with half from a winter snowstorm. A two car crash south of Story City killed Ames woman Mary Gibson, 51, and her daughter Tammy, 12, and injured six others. Other fatalities occurred in Webster City, Davenport, Sac City area, and Nebraska, with multiple injuries and a DUI charge in one case. Local victims include Mary Gibson and Tammy Gibson.
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Des Moines hosts Katie Koob homecoming after Iran ordeal
Gov. Robert D. Ray issues a welcome challenge to Des Moines residents as Kathryn Koob of Jesup, the sole Iowan held hostage in Iran for 444 days, returns for a Des Moines visit. She will address a noon General Assembly session and travel with her parents in a city motorcade to the statehouse.
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Truck crossing ice leaves three Iowa residents wet
A pickup truck crossed the frozen Mississippi River near Prairie Du Chien and dropped three Iowans into the icy water about 125 feet from shore. Harry Jones and Verna Warrington of McGregor and Hilda Jones of Harpers Ferry were soaked but unharmed. The trio, relatives, offered no reason for the risky crossing, thought to be spurred by the U S 18 bridge shutdown. Only the CB antenna remained visible as divers prepared to recover the truck from about 10 feet of water.
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Two Nominees Named for 7th District Judge Vacancy
The Iowa 7th Judicial District Nominating Committee recommended Jack Burns and David Sohr for a district judge vacancy created by Nathan Grant’s retirement. Grant, 74, has led the district for nearly 26 years, serving Scott Muscatine Clinton Cedar and Jackson counties. The governor will choose one of the two nominees.
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