Court fee hikes could reach Iowans after bill signing
Gov. Culver could sign a bill raising court filing fees to fund a pared budget. Civil cases rise from 100 to 185, small claims from 50 to 85, with projected annual revenue over 16 million. Critics call the timing poor while supporters say access to judges depends on fees.
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Iowa
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Iowa Court Fee Increases Await Governor Action
Iowa lawmakers approved higher civil case fees including dissolutions of marriage rising to 185 dollars. Small claims filing and appeals increase to 85 and 185 dollars respectively, with title change, misdemeanor, and surcharge adjustments also enacted.
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Chet Culver
H1N1 Cases Jump in Iowa Reach 36
The Iowa confirmed H1N1 total rose to 36 as 30 cases were confirmed by the University Hygienic Laboratory and one by the CDC. In house testing sped results for probable cases, many from Marshall County where schools reopened after revised CDC guidance.
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Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Coralville
Iowa
University Hygienic Laboratory
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Marshall County
H1N1 guidance and local health contacts in Iowa
Health advisory outlines when to seek care for influenza like illness with specific emergency warning signs for adults and children. It notes 896 CDC confirmed cases across 41 states with two deaths and lists Linn County Johnson County and Iowa Department of Public Health contact details.
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University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
Coralville
Rubashkin seeks dismissal of child labor charges in Iowa case
Former Agriprocessors executive Rubashkin filed a motion in Allamakee County District Court seeking dismissal of 9 311 state labor law violations. He alleges the Iowa Department of Labor knew of underage workers at the Postville plant and withheld information, and that the department failed to identify minors despite requests. He argues due process requires dismissal.
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Gazette
Sholom Rubashkin
Agriprocessors Inc
Allamakee County
Iowa Department of Labor
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Postville Kosher
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Iowa
Rain interrupts Cedar Rapids National Day of Prayer
Organizers planned backup indoor space for rain in Cedar Rapids as about 100 attendees sought cover from showers. The event began at Greene Square Park and moved inside First Presbyterian Church as Rev. Kreg Tjelmeland led final prayers for flood-affected businesses and families. The theme Prayer Americas Hope guided intercessions for families education and livelihoods amid last year’s floods.
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the Gazette
Colleen Ahomana
Marion
Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids
Molly Rossiter
Gazette
Kreg Tjelmeland
Calvary Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
America
Jackie Watkins
River of Life Church
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