Linn Democrats warned ease taxes or face defeat
In Des Moines Linn county farmers pressured lawmakers to ease property taxes as former Democratic Rep. Mike Oxley warned that high Linn county valuations could cost incumbents reelection. The meeting followed a court challenge to Bair’s equalization order and discussed retroactive assessments and industrial property valuation delays.
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Mark Associated With Witness For Prosecution
Jerry Mark, 32, charged with killing his brother’s four relatives, has been seen with Merrilyn Forrest, 25, a prosecution witness under subpoena. Black Hawk County court services said no authority to restrain Forrest, but the issue will be raised at a February 6 pre trial conference before Judge Carroll Engelkes.
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Legislative Notes Non Smokers Rekindle Campaign in Legislature
DES Moines Iowa non-smokers in the house push enforcement of a no smoking rule in committee meetings Rep Keith Dunton chairs the appropriations panel and announces ongoing ban. The administration committee votes to place do not smoke signs in the tele phone center and Rep James Wells sponsors a public places smoking ban with 19 co sponsors drawing on Minnesota law model.
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Dthornburg
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Cedar Rapids
Wells
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Sado-Masochistic Literature Ban Proposal Draws Iowa Bill
Iowa lawmakers introduced measures including Rep Gregory Cusack’s obscenity bill expanding sado masochism definitions and penalties. Other actions included a department of maternal and child health proposal, an employment discrimination ban for former inmates, and tougher hunting penalties by Rep Willis Junker.
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Town House
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Davenport
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Health
Willis Junker
Sioux City
Poweshiek County Care Facility Nears Opening
The Poweshiek county care facility in Montezuma, first under the county care facility concept, should be ready in a couple of weeks after safety issues delayed occupancy. Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson cited sprinkler and water system concerns and said approval hinges on improved water supply and emergency lighting. Melvin C. Miller said officials hope to move in soon.
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Board of Supervisors
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Solon Breaks with Dismissal Bill On Principals
Iowa lawmakers debate whether principals belong in a teacher dismissal bill approved by the Senate last year. Rep. Wally Horn changed his stance and urged removing principals, while Committee Chair Patchett argued for principals to retain protections. Nurses also seek reinstatement under the bill after a Tuesday vote.
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Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Horn
Committee
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North Liberty
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Precedent Cited for Out-of-State Office
Iowa lawmakers debate blocking state offices from abroad after IDOT signals a Washington base. The Revenue Department already operates three staffers in Minneapolis and Chicago to audit and collect taxes, prompting Sen. William Gluba to draft a bill restricting out-of-state offices unless法 law provides. Gerald Bair notes space search in Chicago and Minneapolis.
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UPI
State Department of Transportation
Iowa
IDOT
Victor Preisser
Washington
United Press International
Department of Revenue
Minneapolis
Chicago
William Gluba
Davenport
Gluba
Preisser
Legislature Proposes State Bikeway Program in Iowa
Rep. Joan Lipsky introduces a bill designating the Iowa Department of Transportation to lead a statewide bikeway program. The measure lets IDOT spend funds for rights of way planning construction and maintenance with local approval, and to include bikeway funding in annual appropriations and accept federal bicycle path money. The IDOT director would chair an interagency council of state agency heads to set policy and priorities.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Transportation
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
IDOT
Interagency Council On
Mt Pleasant State Hospital Fire Risk Labelled Death Trap
Thirty years ago the state fire marshal described the Mt Pleasant state mental hospital as a potential death trap in case of a fire, signaling grave safety concerns at the facility.
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Mt. Pleasant
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