Proposals would allow visual inspection for child abuse
A DHS panel recommends allowing school administrators to authorize social workers to visually inspect suspected abused children without parental or court approval if needed to protect the child. The plan limits examinations to non touching checks of limbs and faces, requires same sex observers, and excludes sexual searches.
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Iowa Bankruptcy Filings Drop to Five-Year Low in 1988
Iowa bankruptcy filings fell 16 percent to 4,884 in 1988, signaling improved economy. Bankruptcies peaked at 6,336 in 1986 after rising since 1985. Southern district clerk Mary Weibel notes 21 farm bankruptcies in 1988 versus 137 in 1987, while northern district clerk Barbara Everly says farm filings have moderated.
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West Branch holdup under investigation by police
West Branch authorities continue to hunt two men who robbed Whitey’s Standard Station at gunpoint Wednesday evening. About 8 10 p m the suspects claimed a stranded car along I 80, produced handguns, and stole roughly 515 from the cash register before fleeing in a customer’s car. Police describe the pair as black males, one 6 1 and 170 pounds with acne scarring, the other 5 8 and 180 pounds with facial hair starting to form.
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Knight
Woman faces charges in Waterloo stabbing death
Gloria Jones, 35, described as the live in girlfriend of Leroy Johnson, 33, who died from a single stab wound in his east Waterloo home Tuesday night. An autopsy confirmed the stab wound as the cause of death, with police saying charges are undetermined and no other suspects are sought. The investigation noted the incident occurred about 9 p.m. and Jones was questioned and released.
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Robert Greenlee
Greenlee
ISU Scholarships Face Cut to Fund Drive Plan
Iowa State University could reduce scholarships financed by the ISU Foundation to back a new 100 to 150 million dollar fundraising campaign. Foundation interest rates on donations range from 5.5 to 10.4 percent, with Madden noting current rates exceed those at other universities and some officials questioning the plan.
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AMES
Iowa State University
Ames School
ISU Foundation
Warren Madden
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