Iowa wind power expanding with school project in Eldora
Eldora-New Providence district since 2002 operates a 750 kilowatt turbine near the high school powering about 8,500 homes and saving the district money. Wind energy growth in Iowa cited by officials with MidAmerican and Alliant while state projects added up to 1,000 megawatts in 2008 and 700 more in 2009.
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Honey Creek Resort struggles in first year
State's first taxpayer backed resort at Rathbun Lake faces financial strain with 30 percent occupancy through November and an average daily rate of 94.92 dollars, far below budget. Problems cited include vacancies slow restaurant service and fixtures failures while officials plan timelines and briefings to stabilize operations.
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Maharishi University settles federal case over student stabbing
Des Moines AP Maharishi University of Management confirms a confidential settlement last week in a federal suit over Levi Butler's March 1 2004 death in the Fairfield campus dining hall. Estate attorney Steve Eckley says the Butler family is satisfied. terms not disclosed. Bill Goldstein says general terms reached. trial had been set to start today in Des Moines. A California suit by Butler's parents can proceed after Iowa case settlement.
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Former CIETC supervisor to appeal conviction
A former Iowa Workforce Development supervisor, Jane Barto, was convicted of obstruction in the Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium scam case. She received three years probation and a $10,000 fine. Prosecutors cited up to 2.5 million misused funds and executive bonuses from 2003 to 2006. Barto plans to appeal to the Eighth Circuit, seeking exoneration.
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Whitaker faces uncertain future after immigration raids
U S Attorney Matthew Whitaker says he may be replaced within months though he defends the 2006 Swift & Co raids as correctly handled. He notes some mistakes but cites a boost to Marshalltown wages and a crackdown on identity theft as overall benefits.
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