Nick McManus The Judge from Keokuk to Federal Bench
Edward J. McManus, longtime Iowa political figure and judge known as The Judge, rose from Keokuk lawyer to Iowa Senate, lieutenant governor, and 1962 federal judgeship, later serving in Cedar Rapids. He balanced family ties, military service, and a staff of five sons while his wife Sally battles Alzheimer's.
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New York
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Sioux City
U.S
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Greene
Dennis Fisher
Milwaukee
FBI
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Tom Riley
Riley
Omaha
Alan Kirshen
Kirshen
Fort Dodge
Hultman
McManus Adds Discipline and Speed to Iowa Courts
Keokuk native judge McManus earned a reputation for rigid rules and swift case closure. Colleagues credit his administrative boldness, centralized offices, and a time clock system that sped trials, giving litigants access to quicker, fair outcomes.
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Iowa legislature debates taped testimony and missing children plan
The Human Resources Committee weighs a victim protection bill allowing child victims to testify via videotape while guarding constitutional rights. A missing children information clearinghouse in the Iowa Department of Public Safety would collect reports, issue bulletins, and train officials.
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Cedar Rapids
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Des Moines Register
Gazette Town Meeting Debuts Televised Panel on Child Abuse
The second half features questions from a 50 member studio audience including lawmakers Human Services officials and educators. Panelists will propose ideas to prevent child abuse as the sixth Gazette Town Meeting.
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