Senate splits on Iowa juvenile justice overhaul debate
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate debated a far-reaching juvenile justice bill after five years of work, with passion over whether courts should retain authority over runaways, truants, and status offenses. The bill, House passed 91-7 previously, seeks to limit court jurisdiction for non delinquent youths amid a heated adjournment without major action.
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Debate over juvenile court jurisdiction in Iowa bill
Lawmakers clash as juvenile placement rules spark debate on court limits. Senator Glenn opposes expanding court power while Hill Doderer and Willits argue revisions protect runaways. Panel feud concentrates on balancing social aims with judicial authority amid a looming Senate vote. 30 YEARS AGO Cedar Rapids air service planned July 1.
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Wyckoff Leaves Iowa House Seat to Focus on Farming
State Rep. Russell Wyckoff, 52, a Democrat from Vinton, will not seek re election in Iowa House District 31. Wyckoff, in his eighth year, says the job takes too much time and he wants more time for farming. His district spans parts of Tama, Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan and Linn counties.
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Churchill Remembered In Parade On This Date 1965
The world mourned Sir Winston Churchill the famed British statesman and wartime leader. The Parade feature marks his death and honors his role as a symbol of the Free World during World War II.
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Connally in Iowa for 1978 GOP package event
Former Texas Governor and former Treasury Secretary John Connally will headline a Republican dinner and reception in East Des Moines on February 9. Burt Harmes of Algona announced the invite as a bonus for those who buy a 1978 Republican Package Plan before the date. No individual tickets will be sold.
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Open meetings law debate sparks light remark
Iowa House State Government Committee discussing a draft open meetings measure faced levity when Rep. William Griffee joked that reporters could not cover an open meeting since the law was not yet in place. Chairman W. R. Monroe then asked Rep. John Patchett to fetch a page.
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Iowa Legislature Bills Digest Highlights Actions
Bills moving in the Iowa Legislature include HF2087 passing the House to allow separate purchase of the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Code, HF2033 to repeal many obsolete Code sections, and HF2074 to rewrite the Open Meetings Law. Senate items SF2054 SF2055 SF2066 SF2068 address school tax funding, undercover liability, corporate income allocation, and sheriff uniforms. SF2083 clarifies chain store tax filings.
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