Turner says Iowa AG needs bigger budget to handle heavy workload
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner warns in his biennial report that current funding from Gov. Ray is insufficient. He cites rising consumer protection cases, growing civil rights and environmental work, and a backlog in the criminal appeals division, urging a substantial budget increase and internal hires rather than outside counsel.
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Education agencies faulted for lack of IEBN coordination
A Des Moines joint appropriations panel learned the Iowa Department of Public Instruction has no regular staff liaison with the Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network. Senators and representatives urged closer cooperation and even reassigning roles, noting IEBN’s classroom focus and proposing a dedicated television coordinator or reallocation of arts funds to support joint education programs.
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Independence Queen Paula Weiland crowned at Jaycee Ball
Paula Weiland of Winthrop was crowned queen of the Independence Jaycee Valentine ball Saturday night. Pam Aldrich of Brandon was first runner-up. The item corrects an earlier report that named the Oelwein ball winner.
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Pam Aldrich
Brandon
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