Short changed workers filing more complaints
Iowa wage division of the Bureau of Labor reports a surge in claims from workers owed wages. Walter Johnson says over 100 new claims monthly, 760 unresolved by May, with many cases closed due to employer bankruptcy or difficulty locating firms. The bureau aims to mediate, advise employees, and refers unresolved matters to court.
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Attorney general to be asked to interpret chiropractic ruling
Iowa officials plan to seek guidance from the attorney general after the Iowa Supreme Court limited chiropractors from drawing blood using acupuncture or giving nutritional advice. Ron Masters of Mason City said a meeting will review the ruling's impact for practitioners.
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Muscatine officer not charged in shooting of man
Muscatine County Attorney Stephen Petersen ruled police officer Mike Yocom acted reasonably in the May 24 shooting of 61 year old George Spanier after Spanier swung a knife at officer Ralph Strong. Spanier remains hospitalized with chest wounds. The case followed a state investigation into the incident.
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Republicans weigh platform to curb insanity plea use
Des Moines reports the Iowa Republican Party will consider a platform plank to amend the Criminal Code to judge guilty first then insane second, limiting the insane plea used in high profile cases. Delegates at the state convention will also discuss abortion death penalty and bottle deposits amid party show of unity.
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Kansas
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Dole
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Branstad
Decorah
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Iowa Senate
Nancy Reagan slated for Iowa drug program tour
Iowa officials invited First Lady Nancy Reagan to visit next month to view two drug abuse efforts. No date is final yet as discussions consider July options. The programs include a community self help group for parent involvement and a school education project.
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Iowa
Des Moines
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Reagan
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