Iowa lawmakers ratify pay raise amendment
The Iowa General Assembly quickly ratified a proposed constitutional amendment requiring congressional pay raises be delayed until after an intervening election. The House approved 85 to 2 and the Senate 44 to 0, making Iowa the 26th state to ratify. Governor Branstad had endorsed a similar national approach earlier.
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Steamboat Rock
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Moscow
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Dubuque
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Pay raises for federal judges linger amid congressional dispute
Rep Tom Tauke declares the issue not over as Congress blocks a judges pay raise. The plan would have lifted salaries for lawmakers and top officials, including judges, but faces ethics reform delays and uncertain support in a divided Congress.
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Alaska
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Supreme Court
Corps eyes closures of Sandy Beach and other recreation areas
CORALVILLE Iowa officials discuss possible full or partial shutdowns of Sandy Beach and about 100 Corps of Engineers recreational facilities from Guttenberg to Hannibal as cuts loom Faletti notes flood control remains primary and water supply downstream needs for Iowa City take precedence over recreation The plan would rely on appropriations user fees or local state transfer if funds are not forthcoming
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Iowa
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Fulton
Ill
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Saylorville
Oak Grove
Walnut Ridge
Bob Shetler
Laurie
Couple wed 77 years honored on World Marriage Day
The McVeys received a plaque at their Marion home after a 370 nomination process honoring their 77 years of marriage. The couple, married in Iowa, raised a family near Salem and later lived in Fort Madison. Ruth McVey nominated them. the family notes Forest’s handyman role and enduring devotion despite past disagreements.
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Marion
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Willis
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Salem
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Kenneth McVey
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Raymond McVey
Polly Kemp Cedar Rapids artist dies at 60
Nationally known Cedar Rapids native Polly Kemp died at age 60 in Heber Springs Arkansas after retiring there eight years ago. A University of Iowa art graduate she matched naïve and photo realism styles and earned a Smithsonian magazine feature in 1981. She painted for Coe and Luther colleges and the University of Iowa and appeared on The Iowan cover while also publishing writings.
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