Iowa Voter Fraud Probe Faces Federal Funding Review
Federal and state auditors examine whether using Help America Vote Act funds for a two year criminal investigation into voting irregularities is appropriate. The scrutiny centers on Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s June agreement with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to hire a full time agent to probe possible violations.
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Associated Press
Matt Schultz
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Schultz
Tom Courtney
Burlington
Crider
HAVA
Dan Dawson
DCI
Science Center hosts homeschool science club in Lindale Mall
In Cedar Rapids at Lindale Mall, young learners met for a Homeschool Science Club class focusing on weather. Michael Sharp 7 of North Liberty and Nolan Eastburn 10 with Jaden Eiselstein 10 of Walford tested balloon inflation in plastic bottles, while Bethannie Hartman 10 explored a gallery tunnel as the center expands its education spaces.
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Jaden Eiselstein
Walford
Science Center
Cedar Rapids
Lindale Mall
Nolan
Michael
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Democrat Brad Anderson plans Iowa bid against Matt Schultz
Brad Anderson, former Obama Iowa campaign director, announces a challenge to Secretary of State Matt Schultz in 2014. He calls for electronic poll books to curb voter fraud and criticizes photo ID requirements while leveraging a strong Democratic network led by figures like Tom Harkin and Bonnie Campbell.
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Animal Welfare Foundation buys Monticello land for shelter
The Animal Welfare Foundation in Jones County bought 8.7 acres in Monticello for a pet shelter and adoption center. An upcoming public meeting at 5 30 p m Jan 17 at Anamosa Public Library will explain plans and seek donations and volunteers. The group has saved hundreds of dogs and cats since 2003 and aims to raise about 75000 for the first phase.
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Iowa State Lab Fires Worker Over Fingerprint Errors
State police crime lab in Iowa dismissed a staffer after an internal review found nine 2012 cases with errors including misclassified fingerprint data. Two matches were later made, but authorities say no wrongful convictions occurred. The lab plans tighter reviews and second checks before results reach investigators.
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Story County
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Fitzgerald
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