95 state workers join new health plan with 20 percent share
Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds sign up along with 93 officials and employees for a voluntary 20 percent premium payment under a state funded health plan. Enrollment closed July 19 and the option runs through year end. The move drew mixed reactions from AFSCME and other unions amid bargaining debates.
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Drought Forecast Sparks Growing Recession Risk Says Goss
Iowa experts warn drought may slow growth with 3 to 4 percent GDP as third quarter outlook. Ernie Goss cites rising recession probability amid drought, while Bruce Babcock notes crop insurance buffers income and cautions livestock and ethanol sectors face bigger hits.
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Clinton man charged in 2008 murder of Alyssa Marburger
Clinton County Sheriff says Andy Cole 47 has been charged with first degree murder in the 2008 slaying of Alyssa Marburger 27 whose body was found Oct 24 near cabins in Camache. Bail set at 500000. Parents reported her missing Oct 8 2008. Affidavit says he claimed sexual encounter in her car Oct 7 before dropping her off.
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Iowa Supreme Court rules discipline records private
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that disciplinary actions against two Atlantic school employees who strip searched five students in 2009 are confidential under open records laws. The court upheld lower court rulings and kept details private despite an ACLU Iowa Foundation suit. Chief Justice Cady dissented.
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Girl 11 Dies After Pool Rescue in Rock Rapids
11 year old Kaitlyn Heyden of rural Inwood died after being pulled from a Rock Rapids pool during Family Fun Night. Officials review if a pre existing heart condition contributed. autopsy planned.
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