Iowa Senate Ethics Committee Pivots to Investigate Sorenson Case
The Iowa Senate Ethics Committee voted 4-2 to urge the chief justice to appoint a special investigator into whether Sen. Kent Sorenson violated rules banning pay from campaigns. Sorenson denies the charges and argues the probe is a witch hunt while supporters seek to clear or exonerate him.
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Davenport
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Kuehl Named Clear Creek Amana Superintendent Candidate
The Clear Creek Amana school board tentatively selects Tim Kuehl, current Gladbrook Reinbeck superintendent, for the district top post with a contract under review. If approved May 15, he would begin July 1, succeeding retiring Denise Shares after two interviews.
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Clear Creek Amana Board
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Tive
Waukon
Forest City
Denise Shares
Cedar Falls High School
Rich Powers
Schmidt
Mount Vernon School Board hires firm for superintendent search
After Pam Ewell announced resignation the Mount Vernon school board approved G Tryon and Associates to begin the search for a new superintendent. A special meeting set for 5 p m will discuss timeline details and interim staffing has not been decided. Ewell plans to serve until June 30.
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Voters weigh red light cameras and bar ordinance in November
Iowa City petitions seek public votes on red light camera use and a 21 only bar rule repeal. Signatures are being validated as campaigns push to reach 2500 valid names. A medical marijuana petition is unlikely due to state code. County petitions seek district representation for supervisors.
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Young Americans For Liberty
College Green Park
Iowa City
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Karr
Johnson County
King delays decision on 2014 Senate bid in Iowa
Rep. Steve King says he remains undecided about a U.S. Senate run in 2014, citing a busy schedule with the farm bill and immigration debates. He admits embarrassment at not choosing a timeline while potential GOP candidates consider the seat vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin.
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