Prison system seeks safety upgrades amid audits and reforms
Iowa Corrections initiates multiple reviews to identify improvements including equipment training policies and staffing. The Anamosa prison remains under modified lockdown as investigators note security gaps and potential upgrades such as body scanners and revised inmate management. Brian Foster will become security operations director May 24 to assess facilities and recommend changes.
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Separate Trials Set for Anamosa Inmates in Prisoner Slayings
Thomas Woodard, 39, will face trial June 22 after demanding a speedy proceeding while Michael Dutcher, 28, will be tried later for two counts of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and attempted murder. They allegedly killed correctional officer Robert McFarland and nurse Lorena Schulte during a March 23 escape attempt at Anamosa State Penitentiary. Defense and prosecution discuss discovery as judge plans an in-person status hearing.
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Iowa tax reform talks hinge on Senate Study Bill 1276
Subcommittee begins work on SSB 1276 as Republicans push for rapid tax cuts and cost shifts. Key plans include eliminating triggers, reducing brackets to four, raising top rate to 6.5 percent, and shifting mental health funding while House leaders seek their own path. Jochum warns adjournment depends on tax deal, urges fiscal notes to assess short and long term impacts amid big federal aid and looming budget.
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Capitol Digest Phishing and Legal Aid Grants Highlight Iowa News
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy warns licensees about phishing calls spoofing board numbers seeking supplier details and account verification. The Iowa Supreme Court approved 195 695 in grants to 14 nonprofit programs aiding low income residents with civil legal problems, funded by the Lawyers Trust Account. Grants total over 25 million since 1985 with recipients in Cedar Rapids Des Moines Muscatine Mason City Ames Sioux City and university law schools.
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Iowa Lottery results and jackpot summary
Friday draw updates show Pick 3 Midday 49 9 and Evening 9 7 9. Pick 4 Midday 5 5 8 4 and Evening 4 2 1 7. Mega Millions numbers 5 10 19 21 50 with Mega Ball 10. Jackpot stands at 370 million dollars.
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