Iowa reports slight decline in abuse and neglect cases
Iowa DHS data show 11 637 children were abused or neglected last year a 1 decline from 2011. Most 8801 were founded with the rest confirmed cases while 29 000 assessments were conducted and nine percent physical and four percent sexual. Regarding policy lawmakers consider a family assessment response to connect families with services and avoid unnecessary removals.
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Iowa lawmakers push probe into veterans home
Iowa lawmakers demand independent investigation into Marshalltown Veterans Home amid allegations of intimidation bullying and sexual harassment. Sen Sadders calls for top leaders Worley and Callaway to be placed on paid leave while the Attorney General and Division of Criminal Investigation review the case.
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Two announce bid for GOP Senate nomination in Iowa
In Des Moines and Ames, state figures Joni Ernst Matt Whitaker and Paul Lunde join the field as potential GOP candidates for the 2014 U S Senate seat. Bruce Braley leads the Democratic side with Sen. Harkin retiring. Ernst weighs campaign with family and allies including Lt. Gov. Reynolds while Whitaker emphasizes readiness to file with the FEC.
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Dear Abby on trust and control in a troubled marriage
A reader with two affairs asks if her husband is justified in punishing her by restricting contact and freedom. Dear Abby replies both are in the wrong and warns that lockout measures won’t repair trust. If counseling isn’t possible, suggests separation rather than ongoing dysfunction.
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Correction: Bolkcom to moderate Iowa climate session
State Sen. Joe Bolkcom will moderate a May 31 symposium session on Iowa's changing climate and water runoff at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids. The event is part of a five year look at ongoing impacts from the 2008 floods.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Draws Include $2.5 Million Extra Shot
On Monday May 6 the Iowa Lottery and Illinois Lottery issued several draws including Pick 3 6-7-3 and 2-3-1, Pick 4 1-2-0-3 and 9-1-0-7, Lotto numbers 4-7-28-29-37-44, and the Extra Shot jackpot at $2.5 million.
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River Levels Rise in Eastern Iowa Coralville Pool
Eastern Iowa river readings show Coralville pool at 691.53 feet above sea level and rising. Local officials monitor flood risk as water levels climb.
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