Iowa debate on eight cent gas tax heads to chair vote
Iowa lawmakers face a decisive vote this week on a proposal to raise the state gas tax by eight cents a gallon, starting with four cents on enactment and another four cents next January. The plan aims to fund road and bridge upgrades as DOT braces for stimulus money and budget gaps. Governor Culver opposes tax increases during the recession, while experts urge the tax as fair and efficient for transportation funding.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Rielly
D-Oskaloosa
Senate Transportation Committee
DOT
Nancy Richardson
Rielly
Iowa State University
Chet Culver
McCarthy
Rod.boshart
Gazcomm.com
Federal funds boost Iowa child health coverage expansion
Iowa will extend Hawk-I to all children in families up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level starting July 1, funded by federal stimulus money. The measure expands access after a high proportion of uninsured children, with officials noting pride and awareness barriers for eligible families.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tammie Ruth
Chariton
Ruth
Kristi
Barack Obama
Families USA
Massachusetts
Human Services Department
Roger Manns
Munns
Senate
Paul McKinley
McKinley
Jack Hatch
The Log From The Gazette Eastern Iowa Update
Information for The Log is collected by The Gazette from public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Operating While Intoxicated Arrests Reported in Multiple Cities
Five individuals were arrested for operating while intoxicated over the weekend in North Liberty and Iowa City. David J. Green, 57, was stopped at Penn and Dubuque streets. Walter Galuarro, 27, has an unknown address. Gerald J. Masanz, 59, faces a second offense. Michael J. Behn, 19, was cited on Melrose Avenue. Ashley E. Schnoebelen, 21, was arrested near Riverside and Iowa avenues.
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David J. Green
Walnut St
North Liberty
Penn and Dubuque
Walter Galuarro
Highway 6
Utah Avenue
Iowa City
Gerald J. Masanz
Laurel St
Penn and Alexander Streets
Michael J. Behn
Kirkwood Parkway
No. L
Cedar Rapids
Melrose Avenue
Iowa City area police blotter notes drunken incidents
The Log lists Erik Irons 18 Davenport and Samantha Balmer 19 Iowa City shopping up incidents at Melrose and Riverside. Gary Duffell 40 Iowa City faces assault charges after alleged attempted rape at Motel 6 and a man struck in the face. Tamika McCue 20 Iowa City cited for domestic assault with injury after an argument in front of a child. Police refused to release victim identities.
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Erik M. Irons
Davenport
Melrose Avenue
Westwinds Drive
Iowa City
Samantha J. Balmer
Fort Madison
Riverside Avenue
Burlington Street
Gary L. Duffell
N. Gilbert St
First Ave
Coralville
Tamika McCue
Maggard
Man Charged With Burglary Theft and Card Use
Charles R. Jennings, 27, of 2502 Bartett Rd No 10, faces third degree burglary fourth degree theft unauthorized use of a credit card and marijuana possession after entering a residence at 1960 Broadway St Iowa City at 1015 p.m. Nov 20 stealing an LCD TV laptop graphing calculator and wristwatch. He also allegedly used another’s debit card to withdraw 200 Dec 22 and had marijuana in his car found at the police station. Police withheld the victim’s identity from public records.
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Charles R. Jennings
Bartett Rd
Broadway St
Iowa City
Iowa considers worker layoff notice act for 25+ jobs
Des Moines lawmakers draft a worker adjustment and retraining notification act requiring advance notice to employees, their representative, and the state when 25 or more layoffs occur within 30 days. The bill includes exemptions and possible $100 daily fines for noncompliance. Leaders emphasize retraining and benefits aid for displaced workers.
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Rod Boshart
Ues Moines Bureau
Des Moines
State Department of Workforce Development
Joe Walsh
Walsh
Iowa
Bruce Hunter
Andy Warren
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Warren
Early Morning Fire Claims Two Sioux City Men
Two unidntified men died after an overnight fire in a Sioux City home. About 18 firefighters and six firetrucks responded as neighbors reported smoke and flames. One victim died at Mercy Medical Center and the other at St. Luke's Hospital. State Fire Marshal's Office investigates.
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Sioux City
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Former fire chief gets 13 years for stabbing wife
Otho Iowa former fire chief Dennis Crouse pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife Diane Crouse found stabbed in November 2006. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison provoking family criticism of the judgment. Crouse previously served as Webster County sheriff s reserve deputy.
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Iowa
Dennis Crouse
Pinal County
Ariz
Diane
Don Redman
Diane Crouse
Webster County
Sheriff's Reserve
Fort Dodge
Clifford A Dirks 1932 2009 Wyoming Iowa
Clifford A Dirks 76 of Wyoming Iowa died February 26 2009 after a brief illness. Celebration of life held at Zion American Lutheran Church Wyoming with burial in Wyoming Cemetery. Memorials to Zion American Lutheran Church or Camp Wyoming. He owned a Mobil service station and bulk plant and served 50 years with the Wyoming Fire Department. He married Sandy Sander man in 1954 and had four children and six grandchildren. He enjoyed baseball hunting fishing and golf with family and friends.
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Wyoming
Iowa
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Zion American = Lutheran Church
Wyoming Cemetery
Lahey Funeral Home
Zion American Lutheran Church
Clifford Arthur Dirks
Jones County
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Yuma
Ariz
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Little Bear Country Club
Cliff
Sandy Dirks
Pati
Anthony) Ardovino
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Angie Hanna
Raleigh
N.C
Cindy
Andy) Bergstrom
Minneapolis Minn
Craig
Kim) Dirks
Madison Hanna
Mallory
Grant Dirks
Logan Ardovino
Anna
Wil! Bergstrom
Mary
Rodney) Walters
Florence Baldwin
Leroy Dirks
Dorothy Hurst
Geraldine Yock
Donald Dirks
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Man Remains Jailed in Cedar Rapids Home Invasion
Brad Robison, 20, of no known address, is jailed at Anamosa State Penitentiary on first degree robbery and burglary charges for a home invasion at 324 Nassau St SE on Tuesday night. Police tied evidence to Robison and later moved him to Jones County Jail before transfer to state prison. Authorities are investigating the second suspect.
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Cedar Rapids
Brad Robison
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Robison
Nassau St. SE
Saulted
First Ave
No. 1
Jones County
Anamosa
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