Iowa reorganization yields few layoffs amid retirements
Iowa officials say the Branstad plan reduces job losses through early retirement incentives and internal transfers. About 404 employees inquired for bonuses with 85 already retired and 241 approved. Others face job eliminations or pay adjustments while some find new posts within state government.
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Consumer office challenges IE rate hike in Iowa
The Iowa Office of the Consumer Advocate recommends cutting Iowa Electric Light and Power Co rates by 9.58 million dollars annually as IE seeks a 43.9 million hike. The case, before the Iowa Utility Board, could see interim rates decided by late July with a final decision next winter. IE seeks 14.5 percent return. OCA backs 12.33 percent and opposes recovery of coal contract cancellations, plant delays, and nuclear decommissioning costs. Dundeana Langer said IE will reply by August 4.
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Midwest Living to Launch Regional Magazine by Meredith
Meredith Corp plans a new regional magazine called Midwest Living spanning 12 states from Ohio to Nebraska and Minnesota to Missouri. Editor Dan Kaercher says the publication will showcase travel, food, homes and gardening with stories on notable Midwestern natives and local events. The first issue arrives next February, priced at 2.50 dollars per issue or 14.97 dollars annually for six issues.
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Former agency head to be Branstad's aide
Keith Heffernan former head of the Office for Planning and Programming joins Governor Branstad's staff as agriculture adviser at the same $48 000 salary. Heffernan's appointment keeps staff size steady as other aides depart or shift roles.
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Safety violation cited in Iowa City worker death
The Iowa Department of Labor fined Nicholson Co. Inc. 1750 dollars for a June 9 death at the University of Iowa power plant silo. Superintendent William L. Beebe fell 50 feet on scaffolding after a board gave way while laying plywood. The citation says workers lacked protective belts or life lines and cites two electrical wiring violations.
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Two charges filed in Des Moines standoff
Richard Peterson, 65, was charged with willful injury and assault with intent to inflict serious injury after a 14 hour standoff in which a police officer was wounded. He was ordered returned to Iowa Lutheran Hospital for psychiatric testing. A district associate judge set bond at $30,000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for next Thursday.
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