Harassment allegations cloud Iowa Senate GOP office
Former Iowa Senate Republican caucus staffer Kirsten Anderson sues for harassment and retaliation. Testimony from five current and former analysts described lewd jokes and sexist remarks by policy analyst Jim Friedrich, while defense witnesses disputed the allegations and cited performance concerns.
Former Iowa Senate aide alleges bullying and firing over harassment
Kirsten Anderson, ex communications director for the Iowa Senate Republican caucus, claims she was bullied and sexually harassed and fired in May 2013 as retaliation for reporting concerns. The defense concedes some lewd behavior but says firing was due to poor work. Trial addresses reporting channels as Anderson testifies.
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Iowa City man charged with forging checks stolen from home
Police say Chester H. Rhodes, 66, forged a man’s signature on three checks made out to him after entering the home using a garage code. He admitted the break in and faces felonies for identity theft burglary theft and forgery. Daniel C. Britton, 70, faces assault and indecent exposure charges after an Aug 10 2016 incident at UI Hospitals and Clinics. He was given trespass and harassment warnings. Indecent exposure is a misdemeanor and assault a simple misdemeanor.
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Iowa Lottery Results Briefs for July 13
Pick 3 Midday 2 9 5 Pick 3 Evening 4 7 5 Pick 4 Midday 1 4 0 9 Pick 4 Evening 2 7 5 7 Lucky for Life numbers 6 15 18 36 47 with ball 10.
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Safe Haven procedure used at Iowa hospital
Iowa DHS reports using the Safe Haven law for the 28th time since 2002. A girl born July 6 at an Iowa hospital was released to DHS custody. A court hearing to terminate parental rights will occur within a month. Details protect identities.
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