Interlock rule changes advance in Iowa OWI bill
Lawmakers push House Study Bill 618 to tighten ignition interlock rules requiring a violator free period before license reinstatement. Supporters from AAA and safety groups cite reduced impairment crashes and up to 70 percent recidivism drop, while critics warn of affordability and access concerns.
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Cedar Rapids man’s confession allowed in attempted murder case
A judge ruled Cedar Rapids resident Anthony M. Depolis waived his rights and confessed to stabbing his ex-wife Diana L. Depolis on July 6 2020. The ruling says his statements to police were voluntary despite mental health concerns and lack of memory for the interrogation. No new trial date has been set.
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Iowa House advances raccoon bounty bill amid fiscal critique
House Study Bill 636 would pay five dollars per raccoon tail turned in to the DNR with a monthly tail pickup. Rep. Dean Fisher chairs the panel and says harvesting must rise. critics call the measure fiscally irresponsible and wasteful.
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