Iowa Senate names Whitver Schneider new leaders after Dix resignation
Iowa Senate chooses Whitver and Schneider to lead after the resignation of Bill Dix over a barroom video. The leaders vow to press ahead on budget, tax relief, and Reynolds' skilled worker plan while facing scrutiny over a prior harassment settlement.
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Whitver
Statehouse
Senate
Schneider
Principal Financial
Kim Reynolds
State of
Iowa
Iowa State University
Reynolds
Janet Petersen
Des Moines
Iowa Capitol
Dix
Petersen
Whitter
Kirsten Anderson
Polk County
Reynolds to call special election for Dix Senate seat
Gov. Kim Reynolds will call a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by Bill Dix after his resignation. The date is not set, with public notice at least 18 days as required. Dix represented Senate District 25 in Butler Grundy Hardin and Story counties.
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Senate
Bill Dix
Iowa
Dix
Des Moines
Kim Reynolds
Brenna Smith
Code of
Orror
Shell Rock
Butler, Grundy
Hardin
Story Counties
County officials debate pay raises and freezes across boards
Officials propose July 1 pay adjustments with a 3 percent across the board but a pay freeze for county supervisors as the board reduces in size. Ben Rogers notes public sentiment on salaries while other officials gain. Johnson County meanwhile approves a 3.68 percent raise plus $2,500 annually for all elected positions.
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Ben Rogers
Rogers
Joel Miller
Joan McCalmant
Sharon Gonzalez
Brian Gardner
Jerry Vander Sanden
Jim Houser
Houser
Miller
Ray Stefani
Stacey Walker
Walker
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
State District Court
Iowa House Defeats Move to Ban Speed Cameras
The Iowa House rejected Rep. Jake Highfill’s bid to ban speed cameras by a 55-43 vote. The amended Senate File 220 requires local governments to justify cameras with data, hold public hearings, and allocate fines to streets and public safety, with DOT approval for primary roads and daily calibration records.
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Jake Highfill
R-Johnston
Llost
Highfill
Senate
Iowa Dot
Bobby Kaufmann
R-Wilton
Interstate 380
Cedar Rapids
John Wills
Spirit Lake
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Caucus
Amy Sinclair
Allerton
Jake Chapman
Adel
Matt Sinovic
Progress Iowa
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Thegazette
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Jack Whitver
R-Ankeny
Pat Kinney
Waterlop
Cedar Falls
Eoner Cout
Vinny County
Mitchell. Schmid
Bill Manager
Ashley Hinson
R-Marion
Amy Nielsen
North Liberty
James.lynch
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