No Iowa vigils as Indiana man is executed
Associated Press reports no vigils or protests in Iowa for the Indiana execution of Steven Judy, though activists debate capital punishment. Iowa has no state statute. experts predict intensified battles as other states proceed and Judy’s case fuels opinions on abolition versus humanitarian enforcement.
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University of Iowa
GOP chairman blasts teachers over ads on school aid bill
DES MOINES Iowa Republican Party chair Bennett Webster accuses the Iowa State Education Association of misleading radio listeners about a school aid bill. He notes the House approved increases from 580 to 620 million dollars next year and argues the ads omit that 40 million more is being spent on K 12 education, while overall student enrollment is expected to drop by about 14 000.
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Iowa House
House
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Webster
Vocational Education Seen Preparing Iowa Students Well
Officials from the Iowa Department of Public Instruction report three surveys show vocational programs in the state effectively prepare students for work. Among 1977-78 graduates, 57.2 percent were employed, 32.9 percent resigned, and 3.4 percent were terminated.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Ray says prison problems plague other states too
Gov. Robert D. Ray defended the Iowa penitentiary ruling as not reflecting his administration’s policies. He cited national trends, noted ongoing reforms, and warned of crowded facilities while outlining steps and potential legislative actions. He also addressed budget cuts and tax proposals amid questions from reporters.
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South America
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Senate
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Ron Mosher
Legislators unlikely to outlaw deferred sentences for drunks
Des Moines report shows no move to ban deferred judgments in drunk driving cases despite urging from Gov. Ray and the Iowa DPS. Sen. Kudart and Sen. Baugher doubt approval this year as subcommittee and judiciary panel resist. Linn County officials warn bans could overload courts amid 1600 yearly drunk driving charges.
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Sazette
Des Moines
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Iowa Department of Public Safety
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Cedar Rapids
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R-Ankeny
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Alcohol Safety Action Project
Linn
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Kopecky
First Avenue
Lynne Brady
House
Nancy Shimanek
R-Monticello
Four Die On Iowa Highways In Weekend Accidents
United Press International reports four Iowans died in separate weekend crashes across the state. Myron Allen of Onawa was killed in a one car crash on Iowa 175 near Turin. Rorie Ludwig of Hinton died on Highway 75 south of Sioux Center in a curve crash. Michael J Bush from Cherokee died in a Cherokee County pickup rollover. Thomas Dobrovolny of Mapleton died when his pickup failed near Sloan.
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Onawa
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Turin
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Sioux County
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Hinton
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Ludwig
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Merrill
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Rochester
Minn
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LeMars
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Cherokee
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Mapleton
Dobrovolny
Sloan
Andrew Sieger
Hornick
Sioux City
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