Elkader group honored as Mascara sister city delegation
A 10 member Elkader group arrives in Mascara Algeria for sister city ceremonies. They tour sites plant trees and greet officials while Mayor Ed Olson and his wife participate in wreath laying. The trip includes school hospital and agricultural tours with gifts exchanges planned.
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Mascara
Algeria
Elkader
Iowa
U.S. Information Service
Abdel Kader
Ed Olson
Ruth
Abdel Kader Olson
Michael Newlin
Algiers
Paris
New York
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Olsons
John Miller
Bob Gray
Mariella
Harold Griffith
Louise
Central School
Robert Buckner
Clayton County Register
Donna Menken
Iowa Senate Has No Constitutional Power to Confirm Appointees
Senator Douglas Ritsema questions Iowa constitutional authority over confirming governor appointees to state agencies. He notes no explicit grant exists for legislative confirmation and calls for a constitutional or AG opinion. He supports keeping confirmations if legally required and hints at potential amendment to clarify authority.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Douglas Ritsema
Orange City
Terry Branstad
William Krahl
Ritsema
Judiciary
Department of Criminal Investigation
Branstad
State Racing Commission
Branstad pitches provisional licenses to curb drunken driving
Gov. Terry Branstad says a plan to suspend licenses for Iowa teens who drink and drive would cause a dramatic drop in drunk driving. Ages 16 to 19 would face suspension until 21, ages 19 and 20 face one year or until 21. Branstad also announced a $74,801 NHTSA grant to fund anti alcohol education kits for students.
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Branstad
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Terry Branstad
Iowa
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Budget flap over special ed funding cut sparks questions
Des Moines reports an $8.1 million increase in state aid for special education was canceled after a budgeting oversight. The move, opposed by Rep. Richard Groth, questions Gov. Branstad's budgeting and risks higher local tax costs.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Terry Branstad
Richard Groth
D-Albert City
House Education Committee
Groth
Branstad
Public Instruction
Norman Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
William Krahl
Krahl
Benton
House OKs pickup list rule for day care centers
The Iowa House approved a measure requiring group day care centers to maintain a list of individuals authorized to pick up children. The 81 to 12 vote sends the bill to the Senate amid debates over government intrusion. Critics warned of a police state while supporters cited kidnapping risks and prudent safeguards.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Ruhl Maulsby
Rockwell City
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