Law upheld governing exotic pets
Iowa Supreme Court ruled Polk County officials acted within their rights to bar a man from keeping a pet lion named Holmes. The court noted Kent loves and cares for Holmes but emphasized public safety and the need for reasonable enforcement, ordering Kent to move or remove the lion.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Iowa Supreme Court
David Kent
Holmes
Kent
High Court
Supreme Court limits temporary permits for drunken drivers
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling that required IDOT to issue temporary driver permits to three men convicted of drunken driving. The court held no right to a hearing and rejected ordering permit consideration, noting the temporary permits apply only to younger drivers under 19. All three applicants were over 19.
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Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Department of Transportation
Paul Rozinek
Shane Feeney
Timothy Gerber
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Iowa High Court Affirms Dozens of Disputes in Court Summary
The Iowa Supreme Court issued Wednesday opinions covering numerous cases across counties. Rulings include affirmations of dram shop, transmission line, sidewalk and license disputes, with several reversals and remands in matters of road markings, dog bites, false instruments, custody, and professional ethics cases involving lawyers.
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Story — Nugent
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Jackson
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Dubuque Loses Appeal Over Damages For Broken Sidewalk
Iowa Supreme Court rules city must pay Sally Spechtenhauser 38,304 plus interest after tripping on 10 year uninspected concrete. Decision rejects cost concerns and upholds duty to inspect sidewalks built by the city.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Dubuque
Sally Spechtenhauser
Dubuque County
Spechtenhauser
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