Judge approves Iowa prison reform plan at Ft. Madison
Federal judge William Stuart says the Iowa state settlement to fix constitutional violations at the Ft. Madison penitentiary is viable and reasonable. The plan costs about 22 million dollars over several years, aims to cut inmates from 700 to 500, and includes plumbing and ventilation upgrades. The judge urged lawmakers to fund the effort and invited inmate input by March 30.
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Des Moines
Ft. Madison
Robert Ray
William Stuart
Michael Reagen
Iowa
Stuart
Paul Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Tax form goofs delay refunds in Iowa
Des Moines AP reports Iowa taxpayers delaying refunds due to 14 500 erroneous returns piled up at the Department of Revenue as the April 30 deadline nears. Budget cuts prevented seasonal staff. initial screening proceeds while erroneous returns await processing. Refunds likely to extend to about ten weeks for mid February filings.
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DES Moines
Mike Flaherty
Revenue Department
Flaherty
Grassley reassures tied to Social Security boost
Sen. Charles Grassley and other Republicans pressed President Reagan on keeping the scheduled cost of living increase for Social Security. Reagan reiterated he will stay hands off the payment formula for now, a key factor as 23 million Americans await an $8 billion rise next July and budget talks continue.
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Charles Grassley
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Grassley
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Republican Senate Budget Committee
Senate Committee
Iowa tax relief group faces Polk County grand jury probe
Iowans for Tax Relief a Muscatine group that backed caps on government spending may be investigated by the Polk County grand jury. The case involves alleged campaign finance disclosure violations and the group’s refusal to name contributors. Charges include a serious misdemeanor with up to 1000 dollar fine and one year in jail. The grand jury is expected to review the matter in weeks.
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Iowans For Tax Relief
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Don Carver
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Psychiatric exam ordered for motel fire suspect
Bradley Jay Mather twenty of West Des Moines was moved from Polk County Jail to Broadlawns Sidney Sands Center after District Judge Joel Novak ordered a psychiatric examination. He faces murder charges in the March 2 fire that killed Durant youths Dale Darnell fifteen and Cheryl Martz twelve.
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Bradley Jay Mather
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Mather
Dale Darnell
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