Last News Conference Ends Ray Governorship Surprises
Gov. Robert Ray faced a final news conference after 14 years in office. The event featured a surprise ice cream car sculpture and a five minute musical spoof by Dan Hunter. Ray joked about not yet having a new job and reflected on a career with both good and bad times.
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Governor Ray weighs donor idea for Iowa program
A memo to an anonymous donor notes Gov. Robert Ray liked the I Love Iowa concept and wants to handle the $100 bill through the Iowa Development Commission. The governor mentions possible uses for road programs, job creation, or tourism and cites anticipated federal highway funds from a higher gas tax. He also praises the donor’s sensitivity.
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Judges urged to use statistics in sentencing policy
A study for Iowa lawmakers recommends including a risk assessment tool in pre sentence reports to gauge the likelihood a criminal will reoffend. The tool could steer nonviolent offenders toward community based corrections to reduce costs, while violent offenders may benefit from prison. The state Social Services department cautions the science may not yet support case by case use and notes governance and funding issues in community based corrections.
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University of Iowa Hospitals seeks funds for equipment and remodel
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics requests from the Health Facilities Council approval for two equipment purchases totaling 2.5 million and a 1.5 million kitchen remodeling project. Plans include a 1.2 million body scanner replacement and 1.3 million for a nuclear magnetic resonator, with installation costs to be set by architectural and engineering studies.
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High tech panel named to lure Iowa industry
Gov. Robert Ray issued an executive order establishing the Iowa High Technology Commission to explore developing high technology industries in the state. David Swanson of the Iowa Development Commission will chair the 17 member panel, with 15 other members named and one seat vacant. Eastern Iowa members include J L Churchill of Rockwell International Avionics, James O Freedman of the University of Iowa, Donald Gibson of Westinghouse Information Services, Theodore A Johnson of J Tec Associates, and Rex Montgomery of the University of Iowa Medical College.
1784 US ratifies peace treaty with England ending war
History note records that on this date in 1784 the United States formally ratified the peace treaty with England that ended the Revolutionary War. The action solidified peace and established terms of settlement between the two nations.
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