Iowa House approves collective bargaining changes
The Iowa House passed House File 525 on a 56 to 39 party line vote, adding arbiter access to salaries, a free agency option, and a $100 monthly health premium while easing layoffs talks. The Republican backed bill drew Democratic criticism as a major union and middle class shift.
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Charles City Builds Iowa's First Whitewater Park
The Cedar River site in Charles City advances a $1 million whitewater park, a contrast to Linn County’s rejected RiverRun plan. Ty Graham of the Prairie State Paddlers lauds the project as a model for riverfront redevelopment and paddling culture.
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Cedar Falls
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State's first white-water park moving forward
The Cedar River project in Charles City progresses toward a six-block riverfront park with rock themed amenities. Construction reached about two thirds, aiming for a public opening June 22, funded by grants totaling 949,000 from Iowa Great Places and the DNR.
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Tom Brownlow
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Boulder
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Davenport lawyer named to bench in Iowa 7th Judicial District
Davenport attorney practicing law in Iowa has been named a District Court judge for the 7th Judicial District by Gov. [name not provided]. The appointment expands the judiciary in Des Moines and surrounding counties with a new mid-level state court judge.
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Charter Education Groups Battle Dill em mee me Charter
Iowa groups oppose expanding charter schools as House File 585 would allow private schools colleges and universities to apply and opt out of collective bargaining rules. ISEA and IASB warn this weakens worker rights and state education standards. Missouri is not Iowa.
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Mary Gannon
Jason Glass
Iowa House
Greg Forristall
Macedonia
House Education Committee
Iowa City
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