Iowa adopts voice writers for court transcripts
The Iowa Supreme Court expanded the certified shorthand reporters rule to include certified verbatim reporters or voice writers. Crystal Beaman became the first in the 6th Judicial District, starting Jan 2, amid a statewide shortage of reporters and 45 vacant positions.
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the Gazette
Mixed results in Linn and Johnson homeless counts
January 2023 winter tally in Linn and Johnson counties shows a dip in outdoors homeless people in Linn County after a summer peak. Willis Dady Waypoint and Shelter House volunteers reported 20 unsheltered in Linn County, down from 29, while Johnson County counts remained steadier as trends suggest shifting dynamics.
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J’nae Peterman
George Washington Carver’s enduring legacy highlighted
Vanessa Miller profiles George Washington Carver born enslaved in Missouri, his Civil War era freedom, and education along with his rise as Iowa State’s first Black student and faculty member. The piece notes his work at Tuskegee Institute and his agricultural innovations with peanuts soybeans and sweet potatoes.
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