Commerce unit weighs cap on intervenors in rate cases
Iowa Commerce Commission weighs limiting public intervention in utility rate cases while preserving rights to speak. Amid a surge of requests in the IPS 35 million case, commissioners discuss longer notice to hear and the need for coordinated representation to avoid redundant appearances.
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Des Moines
Iowa Commerce Commission
Commission
Andrew Varley
Varley
Commerce Commission
Christine Hansen
Hansen
Iowa Public Service Co
IPS
Two UI students charged with first degree arson at Quadrangle
Carl Wiederaenders and John Warren, both 22, of Dubuque and Iowa Falls, were charged after a fire in a Quadrangle hallway. Warren confessed during Arson interviews, a warrant for Wiederaenders followed. Both were jailed then released without bond after a bail hearing.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Carl Wiederaenders
Dubuque
John Warren
Iowa Falls
Warren
Wiederbenders
Quadrangle
Johnson County
Joseph Thornton
Dick Gordon
U of I
Quad
Iowa utility reform bill cleared for House debate
A House Commerce Committee panel approved a multi part utilities measure despite amendments by Rep. Ned Chiodo, aiming to cut regulatory lag and address excess profits. The plan avoids rate making specifics while positioning for floor consideration amid GOP leadership priorities.
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Penal
Des Moines
Iowa
House Commerce Committee
Sonja Egenes
Story City
House
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
Rep
Ned Chiodo
D-Des Moines
Subcommittee
Chiodo
Iowa Commerce Commission
The
Commerce Commission
Iowa Senate allows charges for directory assistance with limits
The Iowa Senate on a 41 6 vote approved lifting the ban on charging for directory assistance with restrictions. Free seven requests per month and free calls by blind individuals are set, with by July 1984 no charge if the number is not listed. Lt Gov Branstad broke a 24 24 tie supporting amendments amid GOP labor opposition.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Terry Branstad
Iowa Commerce Commission
Senate
Branstad
Joe Coleman
D-Clare
Organized Labor
Robert Ray
Bell Telephone System
Tom Slater
Council Bluffs
Lucas DeKoster
R-Hull
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