Audit enlarges scope into prison food program and inmate slaying
The audit into a prison disturbance and an inmate slaying is widened and sent to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. Officials say improvements have been made but critical shortages remain, including inventory gaps, unsigned purchase orders, and payroll weaknesses.
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Tom Miller
Bill Roach
Miller
Roach
Iowa Department of Social Services
Johnson
Crispus Nix
Food Service Department
James Menke
Hos
Social Services
Nix
Food Service
Iowa jobless eligible for extended benefits amid 5.3 7.1 rate debate
Iowa unemployment figures show 5.3 percent, but Ray suggests 7.1 percent may be closer. Shearer recommends against asking the U S Department of Labor for a loan, while outlining two other options for funding. Legislation could authorize state appropriations to cover gaps.
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Iowa
Shearer
Ray
U.S. Department of Labor
Iowa lawmakers push tax and loan fixes to shore up jobless fund
Democrats seek to shift tax policy to fund unemployment relief with moves including faster depreciation for utilities and a $2.5 million safe harbor leasing reform. Senate plans raise corporate brackets to 12 percent and add a minimum tax for estates trusts and financial institutions. A mid-March loan option looms as cash flow concerns mount with April payments looming and debate extends into Monday.
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Hultman
Senate Ways and Means Committee
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Shearer
Iown
Ray
John McCarroll
McCarroll
U S lawmakers press El Salvador on aid and deaths
Three U S congressmen visiting El Salvador accuse the junta of a massive cover up over about 20 killings in San Antonio Abad on Jan 31. They urge halting all U S military aid and say Gen Garcia denied plans for more advisers or ground troops.
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Dminn
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
Jim Coyne
Harkin
Coyne
Jose Guillermo Garcia
Congress
Robbers Strike Pierre Hotel In 1972 Style Heist
Police described a recent hotel robbery where bandits cuffed victims and forced them to lie on beds with pillowcases over heads. Alphadill lost 60 000 dollars in cash and a 10 000 dollar watch, Abdul Soria reported 20 000 dollars missing, no one injured, suspects escaped via hotel stairs.
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Pierre
Loreco
Sammy” Nalo
Weather Report Extended Forecast For United States
Partly cloudy Monday through Wednesday with little precipitation. Highs 40s to upper 50s, lows 30s to low 40s. Extreme temps Friday ranged from 9 in Houston Maine to 88 in Ontario Calif. Snow scattered Ohio to Maine with Albany N Y reporting 4 inches and Wilmington VI 3 inches. Heavy rain hit Texas tip. Adams Garden 3 inches in under two hours. Melting snow flooded Idaho rivers as temps rose to 50s and 60s. Most of nation expected sunshine. northwest rain and snow linger in Great Lakes region. highs 30s in Northeast, 40s–50s mid Atlantic to Ohio Valley and Pacific Northwest. southern states 70s–80s.
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University concert lineup features symphony band and Luther duo
Today at 8 p.m. the University of Iowa concert unfolds with the University Symphony Band at Hancher Auditorium free of charge. Luther College presents pianist Earl Rose of The Tonight Show at Center for Faith and Life in Decorah, followed by Boland Dowdall flute and guitar duo at Monticello High School auditorium.
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Luther Symphony
Earl Rose
Center For Faith and Life
Luther College
Decorah
Boland Dowdall
Monticello High School
Outdoor Stalking the Wild Skunk Cabbage at Palo Marsh
A Palo Marsh trailhead program runs from 2 to 4 p.m. focusing on nature observation. Separate ski clinics at Indian Creek Nature Center offer two sessions 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 4 p.m. Limited to 20 participants. reservations to 362-0664. Members pay 6 dollars. non-members 8 dollars.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids Theatre Listings and Events Menu
The listing highlights multiple theater performances in Cedar Rapids and area venues including Sly Fox at Cedar Rapids Community Theatre at 8 p.m. and Camille at E.C. Mabie Theater with university venue pricing. Arsenic and Old Lace at Upper Iowa University. three one act plays at Kirkwood Community College. plus Junior Achievement Product Fair at Lindale Mall and Greater Cedar Rapids Home and Building Show at Five Seasons Center. Also notes a stage show at Iowa Hall with ticket pricing and a general movie list on page 14A. A historical reference recalls President Truman nominating James Dunn as ambassador to France 30 years ago.
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University of Iowa
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Fayette
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Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Greater Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
President Truman
James Dunn
France
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