Father’s Day handcuff gag leads to police and warrants
Des Moines police freed William Kline Jr and his 10 year old son after they were handcuffed together by a gag. Officers returned minutes later with warrants for misdemeanor criminal mischief and theft. Kline posted bond and was released from Polk County Jail.
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Damaged Dubuque Businesses Awarded 1.28 Million in Parking Ramp Case
Five Main Street property owners in Dubuque receive 1.28 million dollars in damages for cracks blamed on a downtown parking ramp project. Awards include 387,000 to the Dubuque Rescue Mission and 358,000 to Guy Gard, with several others funded by defendants Maxim and Vedi. The city and other firms settled or were found not liable. plaintiffs plan to appeal for higher repairs funding.
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Emmetsburg Voters Back Riverboat Gambling Referendum
Palo Alto County residents approve a floating casino on Five Island Lake by 71 percent 2 461 for 1 004 against. Worth County and Dickinson County plan votes on riverboat gambling later this year as clergy warn of adverse impact. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission imposed a 1998 moratorium on new licenses.
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UI Father Sues for Class Action Over Parental Leave
David A. Johnson, a UI Registrar clerk, seeks class action status in a suit claiming the University of Iowa parental leave policy discriminates against biological fathers by denying accrued sick leave for birth related time off. The motion argues common questions of law and efficiency for all potential members.
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Vilsack delays decision on tax and economic bill
Gov Tom Vilsack said he has moved back his timetable on a sweeping development and tax package approved in a special session. He noted a weeklong walk limited staff discussion and pledged a decision by week’s end, while flagging potential legal fights over veto authority and logroll concerns.
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