Senator Bisenius backs new lobby rules lose weight and time
Des Moines Iowa state Senator Stephen Bisenius says new lobbyist rules improve the Senate. He avoided free meals last year paying $700 for dinners to attend with lobbyists and says the reform lets him talk with colleagues, lose weight, and spend more time on mutual issues without constituents feeling they must buy him meals.
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Cedar Rapids
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Demos Seek Open Meetings Compromise In Iowa
Democratic leaders urged a middle ground on Iowa open meetings bill as Senate nears reconsideration. Avenson proposed disclosing bargaining positions at start, then allowing closed sessions. Kinley warned against rapid spending for declining enrollment while noting a potential $9 million aid may be debated.
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Independence youth charged with drunken driving and speeding
Charges of drunk driving and speeding filed against Jamie A. Olson, 18, of Independence. He was arrested by Independence Police at 12:45 a.m. and booked after promising to appear in court.
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Independence
Jamie A. Olson
Trucker Killed in Iowa Weekend Crash Near Dubuque
A Maine driver Bligh Greigon, 48, sleeping in a tractor trailer cab, died when a jackknifed rig on U S 20 near Dubuque struck his area. The other driver, Fred Burgess, 22, of Union Maine, was driving the rig and survived in fair condition after the slippery road caused the crash.
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UPI
Iowa
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Waldoboro
Maine
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Fred Burgess
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Belle Plaine Man Pleads Innocent in Tama Burglary Case
Marvin Lee Dietz of Belle Plaine pleaded innocent to second degree burglary in Tama County District Court. Judge Harold J. Swailes set a jury trial for April 10. Dietz was released on personal recognizance pending mental health screening in Independence. He is accused of breaking into Helen Goetz’s mobile home in rural Garwin on February 18.
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Marvin Lee Dietz
Belle Plaine
Tama County
Harold J. Swailes
Dietz
Mental Health Institute of Independence
Helen Goetz
Garwin
Labor split over municipal power bill in Iowa
The Iowa labor movement divides over a bill enabling cities to form municipal power agencies. The United Auto Workers push for support while the AFL CIO federation, citing concerns from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, opposes it. Proponents say the measure could revitalize 142 municipal utilities by allowing intercity energy contracts.
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Bart Rule
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
United Auto Workers
Rule
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Charles Gifford
UAW
Iowa
Iowa utility bill outlines contract approvals and bonds
Lawmaker explains that contracts between cities and the energy agency require city council approval and that membership does not obligate purchase. The agency may issue revenue bonds to finance energy sourcing and build or joint venture plants with various utilities. Opponents warn of regional leverage and a potential public power system. supporters cite Commerce Commission oversight and state-wide benefits. The bill may pass the House with UAW assistance, pending Senate action.
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John Lewis
Iowa Utility Association
Iowa Commerce Commission
Van Nostrand opposes Panama Canal treaties in current form
Iowa Commerce Commission Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand, seeking the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, said on Iowa Public Television he would vote no unless the Panama Canal treaties are amended. He objects to Panama veto power over future U.S. canal projects and argues for the right to build another canal with compensation if concessions are made. He denied the stance is a concession to conservative GOP forces.
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Iowa Commerce Commission
Maurice van Nostrand
U.S. Senate
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Iowa Public Broadcasting
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United States
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Robert D. Ray
GOP
Iowa
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