Iowa rule on comparative negligence sparks insurer complaints
Insurance commissioner Bruce Foudree says firms are abusing the new Iowa comparative negligence rule to assign fault arbitrarily in car accidents. He warns reserves may be inadequate, prompting possible rate hikes, and urges clear legislative guidelines to protect consumers and curb piecemeal court decisions.
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Judy Daubenmier
Azette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa
Bruce Foudree
Iowa Supreme Court
Foudree
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Tom Miller
Juvenile probation staff get 4.9 percent wage hike
The 6th Judicial District juvenile probation office approves a 4.9 percent salary increase for 1983-84 for 14 deputies, two supervisors, and chief Paul Nelson. Total office salaries rise to $399,528, with budget up $59,669 to $545,032. County shares and anniversary-based raises outlined.
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6Th Judicial District
Paul Nelson
Linn County
Nelson
Brent Harstad
L. Vern Robinson
August Hansell Jr
Paul Roehs
Jim Leidigh
Leidigh
Roehs
Lehhigh
Tama
Benton
Jones
Iowa
Johnson
Linn
Marion Park Lease Approved by Linn County Supervisors
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a 99 year lease at $1 per year for Glenbrook Cove Addition property to allow Marion to develop a new park. The county took title to several lots due to back taxes, many in flood plain or erosion areas, and the lease is terminable by either side with six months notice.
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Marion
Glenbrook Cove
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Marion’s Park Board
Jan Taylor
Joe Rinas
Missionaries Move to Marion in Iowa
Two LDS missionaries arrive in Marion to work in Iowa alongside 150 peers. Elder Robert Soelberg 20 of Idaho Falls and Elder John Whitaker 25 of Salt Lake City will call on residents for up to 18 months sharing church information and experiences. Contact at 377-8119 before 9 am or after 9 pm.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Marion
Robert Soelberg
Idaho Falls
John Whittaker
Salt Lake City
Church
Iowa
Spelberg
Marion Briefs and Local Notices
Marion brief items include a St Patrick s Dance by American Legion Post 298 with Lone Star Band at 9 p m Friday and thanks from Eddie Begley and Patricia Carter. Linn-Mar early dismissal and a Linn-Mar High School state tournament game schedule are noted along with kindergarten parents meeting at St Joseph s School and Cub scouts awards. Also listed are recent medical assistances and gas odor calls at local addresses.
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American Legion
Marion American Legion Post 298
Lone Star Band
Linn-Mar
Des Moines
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Patricia Carter
Adv
St. Joseph’s School
Grant Wood
Mike Wright
Clint Mueller
Jason Scott
Tim Thompson
Matt Wickert
Brad Zieser
Ryan Costello
Jason Jorgensen
Matt Long
Brad VanDee
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Alden
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