Iowa House OKs high quality safety plan
The Iowa House approved Senate File 2364 100 to 0 requiring public and non public schools to create and practice secret safety plans for each classroom building by June 30 2019. Plans must cover active shooter responses and disasters with at least one drill per building. The bill advances to the Senate for further consideration.
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Iowa Senate backs gun rights amendment action
Iowa Senate voted 34 15 to advance House Joint Resolution 2009 to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2020. The measure would protect the right to keep and bear arms with strict scrutiny for limits, drawing support from 28 Republicans one independent and five Democrats while 15 Democrats opposed.
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Iowa Senate approves budget cut package to balance fund
The GOP led Iowa Senate approved de-appropriations totaling 25 million and redirected 10 million in gaming revenue, sending SF 2117 to Gov Reynolds for signature. The measure trims University of Iowa and Iowa State University by nearly 11 million and cuts Human Services 4.3 million, with an ending balance of 31.9 million projected on June 30.
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Cedar Rapids Man Dies of Natural Causes
Joseph F. Botello, 77, of Cedar Rapids, was found dead outside 505 33rd Ave. SW at 2:38 p.m. Sunday. An autopsy determined natural causes. Public safety spokesman Greg Buelow announced the finding. A funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at noon Saturday. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services is handling arrangements.
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I-380 planning study underway between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study of Interstate 380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The study will be released through technical reports detailing existing conditions, system performance, issues, and improvement strategies. Reports will be posted online at the I-380 Planning Study site.
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