Amnesty for deadbeat parents faces opposition in Iowa House
Iowa House Speaker Ron Corbett opposes amnesty to shrink child support debt, saying it would send the wrong message and undermine long term payment culture. DHS notes $702 million owed in January 1996, two thirds to families, with emphasis on prioritizing current support and improving timely payments. The state has started license suspensions, sending notices to 23 nonpayers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Attorney General
Linn County GOP elects new officers
Jim Dvorsky of Cedar Rapids was elected chair of the Linn County GOP Central Committee succeeding Karla Underwood. Don Palmer becomes co chair, Richard Fredericks secretary, and Cyndi Lemmon treasurer. Dvorsky aims to grow the county organization and unify the party after caucuses, focusing on electing Republicans.
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Linn County
Jim Dvorsky
Cedar Rapids
Karla Underwood
GOP
Central Committee
Don Palmer
Richard Fredericks
Cyndi Lemmon
Dvorsky
Judge weighs Planned Parenthood appeal strategy in Bettendorf fight
In Des Moines a federal judge questioned Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa over amending an existing Bettendorf case versus filing a new suit. PP officials argued city leaders illegally blocked a women’s health clinic, while the city cited zoning rules and moratorium issues.
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Des Moines
Planned Parenthood
Greater Iowa
Bettendorf
Charles Wolfe
Wolfe
Wartburg College hosts Sojourner Truth portrayal
Actress Kathryn Woods presents a one woman show on Sojourner Truth at Wartburg Chapel for Women History Month. The 9 30 a m program is free and features Truth as she recounts slavery days her faith and abolitionist work using her own words and period music.
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God
Sojourner Truth
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman
Freedman’s Relief
U.S
Wartburg
Woods
Sojourner
Bankruptcy petitions filed in district court list multiple debts
A sequence of bankruptcy filings shows numerous individuals and couples from Marion Keystone Center Point and surrounding areas listing debts ranging from about 9 000 to over 370 000 dollars and assets from near zero to over 140 000 with exemptions claimed. Filers include Larry and Melissa Laughridge Jacque and Gary Schooley Jerry Junge Belinda Muller and others, all seeking court protection and supervision.
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Larry J
Melissa K. Laughridge
Mary Dr
Marion
Gary L. Schooley
Schooley Painting & Decorating Inc
Jacque L. Schooley
Delhi
Jesse L
Rebecca J. Kremer
Monticello
Shannon R. Sietmann
Ridge Dr
Jerry R. Junge
JR Construction
Brenda A. Junge
Keystone
Thomas D
Belinda K. Muller
Gordon Ave
Dave J
Kerri D. Stuart
Traer
Elsie A. Kerkman
Center Point
Robert L
Susan A. Dunning
William J. Merritt
Ag Engine
Sandra L. Merritt
Brett F
Janine L. Bro
Toledo
Kurtis C. Morris
E. Clark St
Hiawatha
John W. Romine III
LeAnna L Romine
Pinegrove Dr. NE
Bettendorf Graduate Becomes Trailblazing Marine Recruit
Bettendorf High School 1996 graduate Eckles is among the first women to complete a Marine boot camp mirroring the male version. Her all-women platoon finished the Crucible, enduring sleep and food deprivation and a 40 mile hike with 54 pounds. Eckles, 20, credits perseverance, aims to lead as a Marine, with future schooling at Fort Lee and deployment wherever needed.
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Avenport
Eckles
Bettendorf
Cpl
William Lisbon
Karolyn
Charles Krulak
Marine Corps
Davenport
Kelly Rankin
Fort Lee
Jennifer Eckles
Bettendorf High School
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Jim Hennessey
DHS
Growing
Hennessey
Department of Transportation
Iowa Planned Parenthood
Court of Appeals
Roger Evens
Evens
Bankruptcy Court
Gary C. Lyman
P.O
Sheryl R. Pike
Riverfront
Iowa City
Marion City Limits
Pat Murphy
Skogman
Cityline
Gazette
ciTyune
Tough
New Marine
Jen
Riddick Bowe
Parris Island
Dad
L.T
Step
Biknee Abe
AutoLine
Atitov Ianje
iSs
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