Iowa Democrats slow to move in opening legislative session
Democrats in the Iowa House and Senate struggle to push bills in the early 2007 session. The main early success is passage of a minimum wage hike of 2.10 dollars an hour, while ceremony and a short week due to the MLK Day holiday limited committee work.
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Iowa
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House Labor Committee
Pat Murphy
D-Dubuque
Open records drive surrounds Iowa presidential search
Open records requests to the University of Iowa and the Board of Regents over the presidential search have consumed hundreds of staff hours in two months. Regents' Nov 17 vote to reject four candidates and disband the search sparked criticism and media attention as officials note public records laws allow fees for documents. Regents executive director Gary Steinke says copies are provided as a state entity and clarifies the public nature of the records.
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Diane Field
Owa
University of Iowa
State Board of Regents
Alcoholism cited as factor in Marion murder case
Linda Kowal Kowal sky, 62, mother of the accused, was described as an alcoholic who often cut off friends and family, possibly explaining a three month gap before her disappearance was reported. Brenda Kowalsky, her former daughter in law, said Linda remained active in the community and found meaning in her son and grandchildren.
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Gazette
Marion
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Troy J. Kowalsky
Duane Crock
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Troy
Green Square Meals seeks long term lease for downtown site
Green Square Meals asks Cedar Rapids officials to sign a long term lease for the Greene Square Park building to continue feeding the poor. The city plans to close and demolish the structure which needs significant repairs. President John Locher says volunteers donors contractors and trades workers are ready to repair and operate the site.
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