Legislators weigh pay boost for Iowa state workers
In Des Moines a House and Senate subcommittee will study Gov. Ray’s proposal for a 2 percent pay increase for about 19,000 state employees and an alternative option proposed by Gerry Rankin. Rankin would shift half of IPERS contributions to raise take home pay, potentially saving the state money. Leaders Welden and Murray back Rankin’s idea but question equity between state and local workers.
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Aiowa Falls
John Murray
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Welden
Gene Vernon
Vernon
Marycrest College President resigns in campus shakeup
Ronald Van Ryswyk, Marycrest College president since 1975, resigns under mutual agreement after a seven hour board meeting. Vice presidents Robert Schwise and James Thomas also resign. effective June 30. Trustees cited a consultant report and faculty unrest amid controversy over leadership.
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Marycrest College
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Davenport College
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Tallon Brown and Associates
Carbondale, Il
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Three Eastern Iowans Die In Separate Accidents
Teresa Marie McLeod 28 of Belle Plaine died at the scene in a two car head on crash on Highway 21 near Belle Plaine. Vincent J. Hamilton 18 of Belle Plaine was hospitalized in critical condition after the collision. James Noggle 23 of Strawberry Point died after losing control on a county road near Elkader. Ken Kahrs 22 of Elkader was treated and released. John L Berry 31 of Council Bluffs died from injuries in a three truck crash on Interstate 80 near Council Bluffs.
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Mercy Hospital
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Council Bluffs
Waterloo fire claims mother and two sons
A Waterloo woman Eloise Smith 27 and her sons Todd 3 Justin 2 months died in a Sunday morning house fire. Holden 4 was in serious condition. flames engulfed the downstairs as firefighters arrived around 8 a.m. Smoke inhalation killed the victims per Black Hawk County Medical Examiner.
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Black Hawk County
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