Lawmakers set to cut millions in state spending
Des Moines lawmakers brace for a tight budget year as Revenue Estimating Conference downgrades revenue by about 400 million through June 30. House Speaker Pat Murphy and Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal emphasize tough decisions as posts in fiscal 2009 and 2010 loom, with talks on stimulus funds, borrowing for infrastructure, and potential labor measure actions.
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Des Moines
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House
Pat Murphy
D-Des Moines
Ence
Chet Culver
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Culver
Iowa
Charles Krogmeier
Wartburg Luther energy contest ends with near call
Wartburg College in Waverly and Luther College in Decorah led a NE Iowa monthlong energy saving contest by turning off games and showering in the dark. Officials said the results were too close to declare a winner with Wartburg saving more electricity and Luther cutting more natural gas.
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Log Of Accusations From Eastern Iowa Agencies
Multiple individuals across Linn, Johnson and surrounding counties face charges ranging from burglary and assault to possession of marijuana and manufacturing methamphetamine. Names include Roy Morris, Ryan Patton, Tina Bowers, Bradley Notestein, Lazaro Marinez Vargas, Gregory Long, and others with alleged offenses spanning March events in Iowa City, Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and surrounding areas.
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Roy C. Morris
Lisbon
Sutliff Road
Day Road
Linn County
Ryan M. Patton
44Th St
No. 8
Marion
Munier Rd
Tina M. Bowers
Linnview Dr
Lindale Drive
Bradley J. Notestein
Mount Pleasant
West Eighth Avenue
Kevin M. Hartin
Orchard St
Swisher
Mehaffey Bridge Road
Crippen Ct
North Liberty
Lazaro Marinez-Vargas
17Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Scott Boulevard
Iowa City
Gregory A. Long
North Ridge Dr
Coralville
North Ridge Drive
Amanda L. Elder
Creston
Aaron R. Ingalls
West 33Rd Ave
Bradley A. Groomes
44Th Street
Joseph A. Hayes
Mockingbird Ct
Hiawatha
Larry L. Kent
Fourth Ave
Pioneer Ave
Deriginald
15Th Street
Kevin Lukan
Dawn M. DeMoss
33Rd Avenue
Bowling Street
Penny M. Perrin
Fruitland Blvd
Terry Hoskins, Jr
First Ave
Third Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Iowans urge patching rough Iowa roads and bridges
Farmers and officials react to potholes and aging bridges as Gov Culver weighs a 750 million bond plan for transportation and flood recovery. Warren County reports many bridges functionally obsolete, with 554 thousand dollars in federal funds slated to accelerate projects.
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Spring Hill
Des Moines
Warren County
Associated Press
Blake Hollis
Waterloo-area
Statehouse
Iowa
Hollis
Chet Culver
Culver
Shannon City
Tony Allen
Allen
Tiny Spring Hill
Kevin Middleswart
Middleswart
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