Iowa jobless claims jump to near record level
In the week ending March 13, 14,119 Iowans filed initial jobless claims, the highest since early January. Officials say some benefits will start next week, intensifying pressure on the unemployment trust fund which state officials fear may go broke by mid April. Gov. Ray plans to seek a $20 million federal loan.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Job Service
Colleen Shearer
Robert Ray
Lawmakers debate criminal justice reforms and sentencing changes
Iowa legislators weigh the need for a major rewrite of sentencing laws toward determinate sentencing and stricter drunk driving rules. Lt. Gov Branstad urges meaningful action while DeKoster questions elements of the House plan and calls for careful revision to gain prosecutorial and public confidence.
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Judiciary Committee
House
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Conlon
Branstad
General Assembly
Tauke Urges National Export Policy For Agriculture
Oelwein Iowa town meeting features 2nd District Congressman Tom Tauke calling for a cohesive U S policy on agricultural exports. He argues export policy should be a national objective equal to military or diplomatic posture and cites a Reagan Export Council proposal as a springboard for a public private coalition.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Tom Tauke
Tauke
Reagan
Export Council
Two Juveniles Arrested After High Speed Chase
Two male juveniles ages 16 and 17 walkaways from a Dubuque home were arrested by Buchanan County deputies after a chase that began in Independence around 12:30 a.m. and ended west of Manchester on Highway 20. Their stolen vehicle struck a squad car, overturned, and caused minor injuries. they face eight charges including reckless driving and speeding.
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Independence
Buchanan County Sheriff's Deputies
Buchanan County
Lawsuit Accuses State Over 1979 Iowa Tool Accident
Bryan David Shakespeare, former employee of Iowa River Tool Co. in Alburnett, sues the state of Iowa in Linn District Court seeking 250000 for injuries from a July 9 1979 accident. He alleges a defective machine without safety devices, in service for seven years, and failure to inspect or enforce health and safety rules per Iowa Code.
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Iowa River Tool Co
Alburnett
State of Iowa
Bryan David Shakespeare
Linn District Court
Iowa
Did You Know Enoch Meaning and Biblical Lineage
Enoch is a Hebrew male name meaning dedicated. In Genesis he is the sixth descendant from Adam, walked with God, and is described as a patriarch and the father of Methuselah.
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Enoch
Adam
God
Methuselah
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