Legislature weighs ERA amid flood of amendments
Iowa House opened debate on a state Equal Rights Amendment resolution then halted actions for days while supporters and foes prepare fresh amendments. The Associated Editor notes 22 amendments surfaced in a brief session and calls anti ERA arguments hogwash. Linn County recorder Pat Kane visited Des Moines for a legislative committee meeting on recorder fees.
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Iowa Legislature Digest Moves Bills Through Committees
In Des Moines, bills advance in the Iowa Legislature with Senate action on HFS545 to create a loss management agency within the Department of General Services for studying state and local insurance policies. Other measures update tax law, define political subdivision for tax appeals, and raise fees for distraining and detaining stray or trespassing animals.
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Theater showtimes list with multiple venues
A compiled theater listing shows times for numerous films at venues IA Gauntlet World Plaza Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Eastown and Eastown 2. Titles include Close Encounters Smokey and the Bandit Pete's Dragon Oh Gods The Goodbye Girl Tele phon Looking for Mr. Goodbar and Saturday Night Fever with evening screenings around 7:15 to 9:45.
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Major deficiencies in Iowa mental health services
Iowa lawmakers hear a draft report by the Human Services Research Institute detailing major deficiencies in mental health care delivery. The study cites poor communication among providers, lack of centralized planning, and a bureaucratic structure that hinders efficient treatment despite more than 40 million dollars spent in the last fiscal year.
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State plans new mental health policy council
The report identifies gaps in 24 hour emergency mental health services and administration from local to state levels. It urges creating a State Advisory Council for Mental Health to formulate policies and align services from state mental health institutes and county centers.
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State and local insurance costs would be sliced
Iowa Senate approved a bill to form a risk management division in the Department of General Services to centralize state insurance purchasing. The division would also negotiate coverage for local governments unable to qualify or facing high premiums.
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Birthday notices for Katzenbach and McCain
Today marks birthdays for former Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach aged 56 and retired Admiral John McCain aged 67.
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