Iowa Legislature Recap Highlights Major Actions Last Week
A weekly Iowa Legislature summary notes actions including a House panel rejecting an elections overhaul 16-7, a compromise push on a lottery funded plan, Branstad optimism on 1800 Firestone jobs, a $10 park fee vote, a narrowed smoking ban, housing rehab moves, unemployment tax relief for 953 firms, liquor department director confirmation, minimum farm price bill, a toxic cleanup critique, utility reform measures, veterans preference limits, liquor bottle rule repeal, a two year teacher pilot with raises, a divorce fee hike for domestic abuse funding, pay equity talks, stricter environmental rules, prevailing wage on state projects, foreclosure moratorium update, and penalties for harboring runaway children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Lottery
Senate
Terry Branstad
Des Moines
Patrick Cavanaugh
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Charles City
Senate Energy and Environment
Iowa Supreme
Iowa Commerce Commission
State Government Committee
Senate State Government
Senate Agriculture Committee
Iowa
Military Briefs Highlight Air and Army Assignments Abroad
A compiled list notes multiple service members' assignments and training across bases in Turkey, Colorado, South Korea, Germany, Nevada, England, and Japan. It mentions training completions, special programs, and recent reenlistments, with parentage and hometowns listed for each enlistee.
Belle Plaine Board Approves Budget and Teacher Contract
Belle Plaine school board approved the 1985-86 budget of 2,243,696 dollars with a 12.58 per 1,000 levy, down from 12.66, due to rising district property value. Teachers receive a 550 dollar base salary increase to 13,600 with first year hires at 14,000, and hours/education steps revised. resignations of Margaret Thompson and Ellen Zangerle accepted. School year starts August 28 with June 24 dismissal. make-up days added at end of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Margaret Thompson
Ellen Zangerle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judiciary Committee
Turkey
Air Force
Virginia Marshall
Ophelia Mallory
Ellis Blvd
Colorado
Eric Svendsen
Judith Sealey
Coralville
Lowry Air Force Base
Colo
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
South Korea
Carlos Vega
Antonio Vega
13Th Ave
2Nd Infantry Division
Camp Stanley
Fort Campbell
West Germany
Kenneth Tauke
Patricia
Wayne Tauke
Cascade
29Th Area Support Group
Miesau
Fort Riley
Kan
Nevada
Beverly Mormann
William and
Alvera Mormann
Dyersville
Nellis Air Force Base
Nev
Tim Burnell
Jack and
Marilyn Burnell
Springville
Camp Casey
Fort Lewis
Wash
Illinois
Timothy Wilson
Richard
Sharon Wilson
Ryan
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Army
Kevin Lee
Billie
Iaa Lee
Bridgit Lane SE
1St Corps Support Command
Fort Bragg, N.C
New Mexico
Penny Ryan
Guy Eckhardt, Dysart
1606Th Security
Kirtland Air Force Base
N.M
Kentucky
David Nieland
Elmer and
Adele Nieland
McGregor
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
England
Donald McCoy
Donald
Carolyn McCoy
Matterhorn Drive
Sheppard Air Force Base
Air Force Hospital
Royal Air Force Lakenheath
Michael Gubbels
Donald Gubbels
Marilyn Gubbels
Toddville
Royal Air Force
Bentwaters
John Armey
Larry Armey
West Liberty
3Rd Support Command
Darmstadt
Redstone Arsenal
Ala
Patrick Baschnagel
William Baschnagel
Iowa City
18Th Airborne Corps
Fort Bragg
N.C
Joe Willer
Katharina Willer
Kalona
509Th Bombardment Wing
Pease Air Force Base
N.H
Russell McElligott
David McElligott
Manchester
Betty Atkinson
Delhi
Belle Plaine Board
Chez
Fashion Plus
Fashion
Younkers
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Geoffrey Beene
Beene
Fouf
IENT
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