Wassail Service Bridges Community At Iowa City Church
About 40 attendees at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Iowa City joined the 17th annual Wassail Service. They sang traditional tunes and enjoyed food afterward, emphasizing community and festive spirit in a loosely structured, celebratory atmosphere. Local member Ricardo Sauro praised the gathering as uplifting and friendly.
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Conroe
Joe Brisben
Iowa City
Unitarian Universalist Society
S. Gilbert St
Brisben
Ricardo Sauro
Tipton
New Iowa Laws Take Effect With New Year
Iowa enacts changes including higher marriage license fees from 30 to 35 and a larger pension tax exclusion rising to 6 000 for singles and 12 000 for couples. Counties keep 4 of the fee increase while the rest funds state costs. other measures tighten lemon law loopholes and alter good behavior credits for prisoners.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Retired Vinton teacher releases 13 original faith songs
Carolyn Hibbs, a visually impaired retired Vinton teacher, recorded the compact disc A Touch of Love with 13 original songs drawn from life, scripture, and sayings. Trilogy Production in North Liberty produced the CDs, with copies available by calling 319 472-2693.
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Vinton
Carolyn Hibbs
Hibbs
Trilogy
North Liberty
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
Steve Meyer
Garrison Carolyn Hibbs
Woman pleads guilty to thefts from groups in Fort Madison
Stephanie L. Guzman admitted first degree theft in North Lee County District Court. Prosecutors say she misappropriated about $43,000 over two years while serving as Fort Madison United Way director and Richardson School Parent-Teacher treasurer. Sentencing set for February 2 with potential 10 year term. An audit earlier found $19,537 missing from the school group and $23,464 from United Way.
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Fort Madison
Stephanie L. Guzman
United Way
Richardson
Guzman
North Lee County
Iowa 0.08 blood alcohol plan faces slow move forward
Governor Vilsack pushes to drop the drunken driving standard from 0.10 to 0.08, citing federal highway funding deadlines and a Illinois decline in alcohol related deaths. Senate leader Maddox urges caution while lawmakers debate impacts on prisons insurers and public safety.
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James Q. Lynch
EL Moines
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
O. Gene Maddox
R-Clive
Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S
Congress
Maddox
Vilsack
U.S. Department of Transportation
Senate
Stewart Iverson
R-Dows
Dick Myers
D-Coralville
House
Iowa lawmakers split on raising interstate speed limit
House leaders push to raise the 65 mph limit on Iowa interstates but face opposition from Gov. Tom Vilsack and safety concerns. A transportation study shows most drivers already exceed 65 mph, reducing perceived impact. Eastern Iowa Republicans show uneven support, with a cautious editorial note that the issue remains perennial.
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Auzette Stairwine
EL Moines
Repubic
Iowa
Brent Siegrist
Phatics
Joe Shannahan
Siegrist
Council Bluffs
State Department of Transportation
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