House panel OKs Ray's land use plan for floor debate
Iowa lawmakers moved Gov. Robert Ray's land use plan forward as the House Natural Resources Committee approved the bill 16 to 2. The measure aims to create county level plans with agricultural districts and areas, offering protections and incentives to keep farmland in production, while signals from the Senate suggest it may serve as a vehicle for floor action.
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Iowa Senate drops leapfrogging debate during legislative week
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate will not debate leapfrogging this session after House approval of a plan to address reapportionment loopholes. Senate leaders call the move futile and expensive, citing risk to ongoing reapportionment and taxpayer costs.
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Iowa approves 14 million for state agency aid to governor
The Iowa House passed a bill sending 14 million dollars in additional funds to several state agencies to Gov. Robert Ray by an 88 to 6 vote. The largest 9.6 million goes to medical care for the needy, with 300 thousand for poor families not on welfare. The measure also requires some Medicaid beneficiaries to share costs for drugs and services and extends rental assistance for unemployed households until June 30.
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U S and El Salvador topics in Iowa City talks
U S Rep Tom Harkin and El Salvador activist Rev Michael Colonese with son Ricky will speak Sunday in Iowa City. Harkin, critic of U S policy in El Salvador, returns from a fact finding tour. An El Salvador Solidarity Committee fundraiser at Old Brick features a screening of El Salvador Another Vietnam with tickets 1.50 in advance or 2 at door.
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Local Iowa City theater listings and showtimes
Multiple venues list films for the week including Astro Cali gula Robin Hood Making Love On Golden Pond Miss ing The Courage of Lassie Arthur Chariots of Fire and The Taming of the Shrew with matinee and evening times across campus cinema and Englert venues in Iowa City.
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City ex firefighter revives legal battle with Iowa City
A revived civil suit filed by Linda Eaton against Iowa City officials reopened after a Friday closed hearing in Johnson County District Court. Eaton, supported by attorney Clara Oleson, seeks back pay, damages, and other relief for alleged emotional distress from her time as Iowa’s only female firefighter. The judge planned to rule on motions Monday.
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Teen on probation in case of Ohio woman death
A Springfield Ohio teenager identified as Michelle Enlow 15 was placed on probation in Johnson County District Court after pleading guilty to an accessory charge in Joylynn Leslie 31 death. Grube 23 and Eldridge 24 face involuntary manslaughter charges as the case moves to trial.
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Oklo
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Eldridge
Charity groups reunite as Red Cross rejoin United Way
Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross will revive its affiliation with United Way of Johnson County after a unanimous United Way board vote. Red Cross had left in 1982 after receiving only 7,200 of a 29,500 United Way request. Belman said operating costs this year could reach 60,000 and hopes for 25 percent support.
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