Vilsack and lawmakers mull veto veto override talks
Gov. Vilsack and four legislators discussed veto reasons for the eminent domain bill in a Tuesday teleconference but found no agreement. Senate leaders sought a special session to override the veto, while Democrats urged crafting a new bill addressing concerns on development near blighted areas and airports.
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Des Moines Federal Building Renovation Halted Over Funding
The U S General Services Administration suspended work on the Des Moines Federal Building renovation design through September 30 due to jeopardized 2008 construction funding. Parking constraints hinder occupancy agreements, delaying commitments for a $66 million project serving over 40 federal agencies and 900 employees.
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Van Stop on I-80 Nets 19 Illegals From Mexico and Central America
A Colfax Iowa stop on Interstate 80 east of Des Moines halted a 2003 Ford van carrying 19 undocumented migrants nine men six women and four children from Mexico Honduras and El Salvador. The van registered to a California owner had 450000 miles and was modified for excess weight. Police found urine containers and learned the driver identified as Jose Gonzales and the passengers paid 5000 each for travel to Chicago Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Iowa seeks applicants for Supreme Court seat
Iowa residents who are law graduates can apply to fill the vacancy created by Chief Justice Louis Lavorato's retirement. The State Judicial Nominating Commission will select three nominees in July, after which Governor Tom Vilsack will choose the winner.
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Canine attack blamed for deer death in Marshall County
Iowa state environmental officials concluded the 150 pound to 180 pound buck found near Bangor was killed by a canine rather than a mountain lion. Experts say the animal was dragged into pines and bears claw marks and neck wounds consistent with a dog or coyote.
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City officials call for resignations over consortium salaries
Des Moines residents urged two City Council members Archie Brooks and Tom Vlassis to resign from the Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium board amid an auditor report that showed 1.8 million in top executives' bonuses over 30 months. Brooks and Vlassis defended their roles while discussions continued.
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