Seat belt law faces uncertain fate in Iowa House debate
A House Transportation Committee approved a seat belt bill 12-5 requiring front seat belts with a six month warning then a 10 dollar fine. Supporters cite lives saved and costs reduced. opponents warn of federal blackmail and air bag costs, with public support strong in Iowa and other states.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Dee Koenigs
D-Mcintire
United States
House Transportation Committee
Koenigs
Iowa
U.S. Transportation
Elizabeth Dole
Ray Lageschulte
R-Waverly
Lageschulte
Illinois
Josephine Gruhn
D-Spirit Lake
State workers face front seat belt rule in Iowa policy
Iowa state employees who drive state vehicles and sit in the front seat must wear seat belts under a policy described by Eileen Couchman, state vehicle dispatcher, as a safety measure. The rule, already in effect for the transportation department, covers about 3,000 front seat users with an estimated 90 percent compliance based on spot checks.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Eileen Couchman
Iowa Department of Transportation
Couchman
Jack Walters
Department of General Services
General Services
Panel backs farm tourism bill in Iowa House
A House Natural Resources Committee approved a farm tourism bill 19 to 0. It requires the Iowa Development Commission to publish a list of farm families willing to host overnight guests. Rep. Andrew McKean said the measure could boost rural tourism and aid farmers.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
House Natural Resources Committee
Iowa Development Commission
Andrew McKean
Morley
Iowa
Shooting suspect to appear in Cedar County court
TIPTON Gilbert Hamann 72 of Stanwood is charged with going armed with intent in the Nov 20 shooting of his wife Clara 67. He will be arraigned Feb 3 at 9 a.m. in Cedar County District Court. The couple were found with gunshot wounds but have recovered. The felony carries up to five years in prison and a 7500 fine.
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Tipton
Gilbert Hamann
Stanwood
Cedar County
Hamann
Clara
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