Grassley and Harkin clash over Obama gun plan in Iowa
U S Sen Chuck Grassley accuses Obama of trying to bypass the Second Amendment and law with new gun proposals while Sen Tom Harkin defends the plan as protecting rights and reducing violence. The debate follows the Sandy Hook shootings and extends to a broader national discussion.
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Johnson County para transit funding under review
Johnson County faces possible changes or elimination of a locally funded para transit service as officials reassess support in coming months. President Obama lays out a bold second term agenda aiming to leverage political leverage on debt and immigration.
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Bluder eyes 600th win as Hawkeyes face Michigan State
Lisa Bluder pursues career win No. 600 tonight when the Iowa Hawkeyes meet Michigan State at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The preview highlights stakes for Bluder and the program as they chase a milestone against a ranked opponent.
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Trash trees Site a bio-treasure
The University of Iowa contractor clears 24 acres of dead invasive pines and spruces to biomass for boilers while restoring Johnson County land to native prairie and oak savanna. Collaboration between Iowa Sustainability Office and Conservation Department aims to boost renewable energy and ecological recovery.
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Supreme Court Weathered Iowa's Perfect Storm of 2010 Retention
Iowa Supreme Court faced a difficult period after the 2010 retention election that ousted Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and justices Michael Streit and David Baker amid anti-judicial sentiment and budget cuts. State Court Administrator David Boyd says the court has since restored stability and navigated the controversy surrounding the same sex marriage decision.
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Chief Justice Addresses Legislature on Court Matters
Chief Justice addresses the Legislature on court funding and operations. He outlines key priorities for the judiciary, including resource needs, case backlog, and modernization efforts impacting the state's court system. The remarks underscore collaboration between branches.
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