Iowa lawmakers push transparency on bailout funds for banks
Iowa legislators convene to probe how federal bailout money is spent by three banks after concerns over executive perks. The session also advances clergy mandatory reporting of child abuse with confessional exceptions and a bill to waive unemployment charges for employers of workers called to active duty.
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Senate
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Grave warming device eases winter grave digging in Creston
In Creston at Grace Land Cemetery cemetery superintendent Bruce Hodge uses an electric grave blanket to thaw frosted soil before digging. The device can thaw 10 inches deep about every four to five hours and may run a generator overnight during cold spells. This method speeds work and helps keep cemetery roads clear for calls.
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Former CEO seeks court-appointed attorney in $2.5 million embezzlement case
Ramona Cunningham, former Cen tral Iowa Employment and Training Consortium chief, says she cannot afford an attorney for her appeal and owes substantial debts including $65,000 to attorney Bill Kutmus. He plans to withdraw as counsel while Cunningham seeks a federal appointed attorney for appeal.
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Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium
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Levine
Polk County
8Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Associated Press
Iowa developer John Kline hit with 4.5 million judgment
Judge Gregory Hulse ordered West Des Moines builder John C. Kline and John C. Kline Inc. to pay Eco-Tech Construction 4.5 million for using a 2.2 million bank loan for personal and unrelated purposes. Eco-Tech collects 1.03 million in actual damages and 3.5 million in punitive damages amid allegations of bank fraud and misused funds. The Oaks Development, co owned by Kline, faced related lawsuits totaling about 21 million.
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West Des Moines
Dallas County
Gregory Hulse
John C. Kline
John C. Kline Inc
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Kline
Oaks Development Corp
Oaks Development
Eco- Tech
Steve Gillotti
Hulse
Eco-Tech
Kline Inc
Flood funds spark regional growth after 2008 disasters
The federal government awards over 1.25 million dollars to northeast and south central Iowa to aid economic recovery after 2008 floods. Grants go to Upper Explorers and Regional Planning Commission Postville for damage assessment and recovery plan. Iowa Northland Regional EDC Waterloo for a revolving loan fund. Southern Iowa Council of Governments Creston for recapitalizing a loan fund. Sen. Chuck Grassley announced the EDA grants. the agency supports distressed communities with venture capital resources.
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Upper Explorers and Regional Planning Commission
Postville
Iowa Northland Regional Economic Development Commission
Waterloo
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