Lawmakers Hear Call for More Bargaining Say in State Talks
Iowa lawmakers probe how much power the legislature should have in setting the state bargaining stance for public employees. Rep. Don Avenson argues for a formal legislative input and a shrinking role for the regents in contract negotiations while noting past undercost estimates and a wider management view. An 1892 Homestead strike note closes the piece.
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Des Moines
State Board of Regents
Regent
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Iowa
Avenson
Seventeen Iowa waters named cleanest under new standards
The Iowa water quality commission approved revisions to state standards effective Aug 31, designating 17 streams and lakes as cleanest. Notable sites include Bear Creek, Bloody Run, Catfish Creek, North Bear Creek, Upper Iowa River, Lake Rathbun, West Okoboji as an outstanding lake, and multiple refuges and creeks across Winneshiek, Clayton, Delaware, Allamakee, Pottawattamie, Dickinson, Kossuth counties.
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UPI
Iowa
State Water Quality Commission
Bear Creek
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Bloody Run
Clayton County
Catfish Creek
State Officials Ready For Holiday Rowdies
Iowa officials pledge to handle any Fourth of July weekend disturbances in state parks. Lt. Col. Al Chrystal of the highway patrol and John Stokes of the conservation commission assure campers safety. Recent concerns follow an armed confrontation between a park ranger and motorcyclists at Volga River state recreation area.
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Des Moines
Iowa
al Chrystal
Iowa Highway Patrol
John Stokes
Iowa Conservation Commission
Stokes
Commission
Court: No Tax on TV Programs
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that radio and television stations cannot be charged sales or use tax on syndicated programs. Ottumwa stations KTVO TV and KBIZ radio challenged the revenue department, which was upheld in lower court. Justice Mark McCormick noted video tapes and similar items are not equipment under Iowa law.
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UPI
Iowa Supreme Court
High
Iowa Revenue Department
Ktvotv
KBIZ
Ottumwa
Revenue Department
Supreme Court
Mark McCormick
Iowa
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