Iowa Victims Targeted by Online Check Scam Rise
The bank often reverses the funds, leaving the consumer stuck. Scammers route money to Canada or Nigeria and avoid traceability. An elaborate case involved an Iowa man met via dating service with claims of cashing checks abroad. Wire transfers remain the key red flag. Fortunately Iowans show lower identity theft risk than national averages.
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Brammer
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England
Iowa Falls Behind in Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Complaints
Iowa ranked low in FTC consumer fraud complaints and identity theft relative to population in 2006. Shop at home purchases accounted for 14 percent of 2,666 Iowa complaints. Internet auctions 12 percent. Cedar Rapids ranked 350th and Iowa City 194th among U.S. cities with 100000+. Mortgage providers rose to No. 6 amid subprime lending.
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Iowa
Federal Trade Commission
Brammer
Iowa Constitution Longevity and Capital Debate Highlighted
The discussion notes Iowa's constitution as one of ten still in continuous use over a century and credits its flexibility for longevity. Debate speakers cite its balance of governance via the General Assembly and its limited reach due to federal law, while a Des Moines versus Iowa City capital debate is reenacted by students.
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Fethke
Iowa
Jack Stark
Wisconsin
General Assembly
Stark
Des Moines
Iowa City
Niko Poulakis
Jason Regnier
Kansas
A. Craig Baird
End of crisis nears as power returns to Iowa counties
Power was restored to about 242 Hawkeye REC customers in Winneshiek Howard and northern Chickasaw counties by Sunday as crews from Alliant and contractors pressed to finish outages. Officials estimate most customers will have service today or Tuesday with 200 poles still down and more than 500 workers in the Marshalltown area.
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Lisa Fraley
Urbana
Cresco
Vern Gebhart
Alliant
Stensland
Iowa
State Department of Transportation
National Weather Service
Skunk
Brighton
Washington County
Allianz
State Utilities Board
Senators push quick action on Walter Reed scandal
Senators demand rapid response and an independent commission to probe Walter Reed Army Medical Center conditions for wounded troops. They urge a broad review of post combat facilities, amid reports of dilapidated, rat infested conditions and mis treatment.
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Washington
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Iraq
Afghanistan
Defense
Robert Gates
Schumer
Colin Powell
White House
Gates
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Army
Francis Harvey
Medical
George Weightman
Kevin Kiley
Harvey
Unpaid taxes could fund major federal programs argues lawmakers
The tax gap, estimated at 345 billion in 2001 and 290 billion after enforcement, is seen as potential revenue for education and health priorities. Critics warn the tax system’s complexity blocks collection and question moral claims. IRS enforcement revenue rose from 34 billion to 49 billion from 2002 to 2006.
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Iraq
Afghanistan
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John Spratt
D-S.c
Mark Everson
Parents help grow youth sports with fun over outcomes
In North Linn district coach Mike Hilmer notes parental involvement expands across baseball, softball, and basketball. He stresses teaching fundamentals and sportsmanship to keep kids enthusiastic, even as teams face losses and learn to lose gracefully.
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Mike Hilmer
Hilmer
North Linn High School
Zumbach
Debby
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