Iowa Supreme Court orders release of two sexually violent predators
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled prosecutors failed to timely try Alan Fowler in Clinton County and Valjean Lehman in Page County after the 90 day deadline to bring a civil commitment trial was missed. The decision dismisses both cases and frees the men from state custody.
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Valjean
Fowler
Preme Court
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State Appellate
Mark Smith
Property tax increases common this year
A study by the Legislative Services Agency shows local Iowa school districts will collect over 1.6 billion dollars in property taxes for the next budget year, up from 1.5 billion this year an 8.8 percent rise. Republicans fault Democrats for cutting state aid while Democrats defend local budgeting decisions and cite measures to reduce cash reserves to limit tax hikes.
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Iowa
House
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Illegal fireworks crackdown eyed in Des Moines this weekend
Des Moines authorities say they will not tolerate illegal fireworks. a dedicated police detail will issue citations under city ordinance prohibiting manufacture possession use or sale of most fireworks within city limits.
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Des Moines
Golf carts gain popularity in small towns
In Frederika and nearby towns a growing trend shows golf carts replacing cars for errands. Local ordinances now allow battery or small gas powered carts on city streets with permits insurance proof and a Slow Moving Vehicle sign. Reinbeck officials report eight sign ups this year following Ely’s example and other towns embrace practical use for short trips.
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Ely’s
Iowa governor race heats up with ads from Culver Branstad
The Iowa governor contest remains highly competitive as Culver and Branstad push heavy television campaigns. Branstad unveiled his ninth ad after nominating at the state convention while Culver released several pre and post primary spots attacking Branstad and highlighting tax increases. Vander Plaats, who polled 41 percent in the June primary, contemplates an independent bid that could affect Branstad.
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Iowa
Chet Culver
Terry Branstad
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Culver
Bob Haas
Sioux City
Bob Vander Plaats
van der Plaats
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