Iowa plan would pool retired judges for part time work
The Iowa Judges Association proposes a senior judge program to handle rising dockets. Retired judges could serve up to 13 weeks or more as senior judges until age 78, earning a salary-based pension under the same rules as regular retirement. Current recall systems are viewed as ineffective.
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Plan
DES Moines
Iowa Judges Association
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Harvey Uhlenhopp
Uhlenhopp
Association
Uhrenhopp
Freshmen legislators gather for 1979 Iowa session orientation
About 50 freshmen lawmakers meet in Des Moines for a two day orientation four days before the 1979 Legislature opens. Many express eagerness and apprehension as they learn procedures and balancing public duties with family life.
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Des Moines
UPI
House
Senate
Jim Johnson
Relma
William Griffee
68Th General Assembly
GOP
Groth
Ray lists industrial incentives as priority for Iowa
Gov. Robert Ray plans to push incentives for industrial growth in Iowa as a key part of his legislative agenda revealed in the state address. Proposals include tax exemptions for machinery and guaranteed loans, with mixed Republican reception and questions about revenue loss.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
Ray
John Deere and Co
Iowa Treasury
Iowa Development Commission
Rolf Craft
R-Decorah
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Republicans Receive More Campaign Checkoff Funds in Iowa
Iowa checkoff data show Republicans gaining 94,334 while Democrats fall to 121,555 in the 1977 78 tax year. 18 percent of Iowans checked off political contributions and overall allocations favored Democrats 56 to 44 percent.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Teacher pay trends in Iowa stretch beyond Carter guidelines
In Des Moines, Iowa educators debate wage trends after President Carter set seven percent guidelines. IASB and ISEA differ on impact with district settlements averaging about 7.7 percent. Courts and timely mediation shape the 1979-80 contract timetable and potential arbitration.
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Iowa
DES Moines
Jimmy Carter
Roy Shaw
Iowa State Education Association
T.E. Davidson
Iowa Association of School Boards
IASB
Davidson
Polk County District Court
James B. Denato
Public Employment Relations Board
PERB
Denato
Shaw
State Comptroller’s
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Rep
Richard Groth
D-Albert City
Mrs. Yenger
Roger Munns
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Statehouse
Heron
America
Spirit
Chevette
AMC
Uffy Schamberger Motors, Inc
Collins Road
Cedar Rapids
Langhurst Motors, Inc
Seventh Ave
Marion
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