Early retirement incentives save Iowa state budget
About 2,100 state workers signed up for an early retirement incentive that Gov. Culver says will yield $88.6 million in savings for fiscal 2011. The plan, open to workers 55 plus with 10 to 25 years of state service, provides health insurance and up to $25,000 cash and requires no new vacancies without approval.
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Reynolds named Branstad running mate in Iowa race
Sen Kim Reynolds of Osceola hailed as Branstad's choice for lieutenant governor when introduced at The Eastern Iowa Airport. Reynolds, a first term senator and former Clarke County treasurer, pledged to work to return Branstad to office. The Branstad Reynolds ticket will oppose Gov Culver and Lt Gov Judge in November.
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Osceola
Black bear wanders through Jesup
A black bear was seen in Jesup early Thursday ambling across backyards and resting in a tree. It left town around 6 40 a m heading east through a cornfield. Authorities say no tranquilizing or capture occurred and that the bear is a young male likely seeking territory or a mate.
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Negotiators back Harkin on annuity regulation
Senate negotiators push to keep annuity regulation with state insurance commissioners defeating the SEC plan to regulate indexed annuities next year. Supporters include Iowa based insurers American Equity and Midland National. Critics warn protections may weaken for elderly consumers?
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