Canada Iowa ties celebrated on Canada Day visit
Canadian officials praised the value chain between Canada and Iowa during a Statehouse visit on Canada Day. They emphasized shared values and a cooperative trade outlook, noting Iowa’s 100,000 jobs tied to Canada and $3.8 billion in exports last year. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall highlighted agriculture links and mutual investments, while officials discussed potential NAFTA adjustments and continued people-to-people ties.
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Branstad Appointees Confirmed by 49 to 0 Vote
Iowa Senate approved 28 of Gov. Branstad's state posts boards and commissions. Linda Miller former Bettendorf state rep now heads the Aging Department. Ann Lebo and Katherine Schmidt named to Educational Examiners Board. Camille Valley to Property Assessment Appeal Board. En bloc approved remaining 24. STEM Council adds Mark Nook UNI president and Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr adjutant general. Unpaid positions not needing confirmation.
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Iowa City man indicted on federal gun charge after shooting
Curtis R. Bell, 35, was indicted on one count of prohibited person in possession of a firearm after an Iowa City shooting Feb. 25 on Hollywood Boulevard. Police recovered a Titan Tiger .38 caliber revolver and ammunition. Bell had prior firearm disqualifying felonies and other convictions. No parole in federal system.
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House Acts to Protect Electronic Privacy in Iowa
The Iowa House approved a measure to amend the state constitution shielding electronic communications and devices from warrantless searches. The 94-0 passage follows a push led by Rep. Ken Rizer. A separate plan for a states convention to curb federal spending passed 58-38, with Rep. Zach Nunn backing fiscal restraints amid a projected state budget shortfall. House actions also moved CPR training for coaches and school funding rules, plus autism coverage mandates for public employee health plans.
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