Madison County Bridges at Risk If Federal Aid Ends
Only six of Madison County Iowa’s original nineteen covered bridges remain. The Obama 2012 budget would cut the National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program, removing about eight million dollars in grants for repair and preservation. Local officials say funds are crucial for maintenance and safety, while preservationists warn of grim prospects without federal support. Eight to twelve tour buses visit the county monthly for its scenic bridges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Madison County
Iowa
Barack Obama
David Wright
National Society For the Preservation of
Wright
Todd Hagan
Kitty Henderson
The
Historic Bridge Foundation
Roseman Bridge
Winterset
Wisconsin and Iowa clash over public access to disciplinary records
Wisconsin and Iowa diverge on releasing public employee disciplinary files. The Iowa approach keeps many records confidential, while Wisconsin has moved toward greater disclosure in cases of public safety and governance. The argument centers on protecting privacy versus ensuring transparency in law enforcement and school administration.
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Association of Wisconsin
Jason Laurin
Laurin
Two Rivers
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ruth Cooperrider
Citizens
Kathleen Richardson
Drake University
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Richardson
Joseph E. Hamm
Northwest Junior High
Coralville
Hamm
Kansas City
Tom Miller
Sunshine
Iowa Department of Justice
Miller
Chris Mudge
Iowa Newspaper Association
Cooperrider
Senate
House
Bob Dreps
Madison
Court of Appeals
Background checks to track officers across communities
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Greg Graham warns that Iowa lacks consistent laws for background checks and moral character reviews when officers move between departments. He cites cases where non disclosure agreements hide past issues and notes smaller departments may skip thorough vetting, letting troubled officers drift to new jobs.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Graham
Iowa
Graham
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Towa Newspaper Association
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Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Memorial
First Avenue
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