Child welfare chief defends agency amid criticism
DES MOINES The head of Iowa's child welfare bureau defended the agency as critics say case workers are overworked and understaffed leading to high profile abuse cases including a starved girl. Administrator Wendy Rickman cited a solid system, national comparisions, and low waiting lists while acknowledging staffing gaps amid $28 million in cuts. Sen. Matt McCoy argued workers report doubled overtime and cases slipping through cracks, urging system changes to protect vulnerable children.
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Department of Human Services
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Iowa
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Natalee Finn
West Des Moines
Malayia Knapp
Legislative Panel
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Amy McCoy
Branstad
Iowa bill to speed asbestos suit disclosures to governor
Senate File 376 moves to the governor after passing the House and Senate. The measure would require a 90 day disclosure deadline and identify additional asbestos bankruptcy trusts while prioritizing severe mesothelioma cases over asymptomatic exposures. Critics say it blocks compensation and harms veterans and claimants.
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Iowa Senate okays double lane turns on red in Iowa
The Iowa Senate approved House File 372 49 to 0 allowing double right or double left turns on red where allowed not to conflict with traffic or pedestrians. The measure aims to reduce confusion and reflect common practice as requested by the Iowa DOT.
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Iowa U.S. Attorney Techau resigns amid transition in Northern District
Acting U S attorney Sean Berry to serve as interim as President Trump prepares new picks. Techau, who led Cedar Rapids case against Gervais Ngombwa for Rwandan genocide, reflects on three years of service and thanks Iowa’s law enforcement partners. Grassley notes U S attorneys serve at the president’s pleasure and signals forthcoming nominations to fill vacancies. Ed Tibbetts contributed.
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