Iowa lawmakers clash over Lottery TouchPlay and budget frictions
Iowa legislators debate the future of the TouchPlay slot-like monitors in about 2,900 businesses as House leaders press tax relief and property laws while the Senate blocks progress. Governor Vilsack faces a tight timetable with education funding, prison, and health care reform stalled amid partisan budget battles and spending limits.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Tom Vilsack
General Assembly
Obesity Trend Could Lower Lifespan for Future Generations
Researchers reviewing obesity reports from 1980 to 2005 show rising rates in 25 countries' school age populations and 42 countries' preschoolers. Experts warn obese children may face early adulthood illness including heart disease and stroke, risking a lower life expectancy than parents.
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World Health Organization
Phillip Thomas
England
Manchester
Thomas
Linn County Sheriff expands court fines collection efforts
Linn County Sheriff’s Office finances now include past due court fines and fees. Larry Platz reports average daily collections exceed $1,000 with a February record of $40,500. The program uses letters, payment plans, and credit card options, yielding 15–20 percent of collected sums for the office.
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Zeller
Linn County
Saudi Arabia
Iowa
Linn
Clerk of Courts Office
Plotz
Sheriffs Office
Rebecca Colton
Iowa Supreme Court
Colton
Iowa lawmakers weigh cigarette tax and smoke free debate
The Iowa Legislature debates tobacco regulation with a possible cigarette tax hike and a stalled ban on smoking in state licensed businesses. Support grows for bans in public places, citing secondhand smoke cancer risk while restaurateurs weigh business impact. The piece notes high smoking rates among a subset of Iowans and includes a personal loss story.
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Christopher Rants
Sioux City
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