Linn sheriff honors seven deputies for courage in 2009
Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner recognized seven deputies for acts of courage during 2009. Recipients include Capt. Rik Haendler Lt. Greg McGivern Life-Saving Deputy James Dunn and others who aided during high risk incidents, medical emergencies and a Benton County standoff.
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Iowa lawmakers push to enact all Defense Dept quality-of-life measures
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers led by Majority Democrats said Iowa will be first to enact all 10 Defense Department suggested quality-of-life issues for military families. The House backed a measure expanding jobless benefits for spouses of deployed soldiers and strengthening absentee voting rights for overseas service members. Governor Culver supports the package and is expected to sign.
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Study on Recovery Spending in Iowa Disasters
Iowa State University economist David Swenson is examining the economic impact of disaster recovery funding from the 2008 tornadoes and floods. A preliminary report shows 665.2 million dollars in recovery assistance yielding 997.6 million in total industrial output and 336.9 million in labor incomes supporting about 8,543 jobs through December 2009.
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