Iowa lawmakers press toward 2005 budget agreement
Iowa legislators aim to finalize a fiscal 2006 budget with a Values Fund commitment of 700 million over ten years. debates focus on a total spending above five billion and cigarette tax changes. leaders from both parties endorse a middle ground to fund education health care and job creation while guarding taxpayers interests.
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Family of Iowan shot by police seeks release of details
Authorities resist releasing details of the Dec 29 shooting of Brett Pace by Council Bluffs officer Tim Fullmer. Pace, 46, was shot twice during a raid by the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force at his Glenwood-area farmhouse. A grand jury declined charges, while Pace’s family pursues civil action alleging excessive force.
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Des Moines Man Fatally Shot After Rock Attacks
Miguel Vasquez was shot several times after stepping outside his Des Moines home to confront rocks thrown at the house by occupants of a dark car. He died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Police seek suspects and the vehicle. In a separate report Peggy Warwick of Coulter was found dead in a pond at Popejoy County Park with autopsy planned and foul play not confirmed.
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Police Patrol Enforces Pet Cleanup and Leash Rules
Sioux City authorities launch a new patrol to ensure owners clean up after pets and keep them leashed. City officials push voluntary compliance, citing park access and responsibility. fines rise with repeated offenses from 50 to 200 dollars plus court costs.
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Former Iowa lawmaker and Council Bluffs leader dies at 73
Emil Pavich a longtime Democrat who served nine terms in the Iowa House and was appointed to the Council Bluffs City Council in March 1995 died of natural causes at his home aged 73. Police said a nephew found him unconscious and called 911. Pavich did not seek re election in 2003.
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Business adviser sentenced to prison in Iowa case
Bradley Oeltjenbruns, 46, a adviser for the Iowa Agriculture Innovation Center, received five months in prison and three years of supervised release for bank fraud. He fired after Western Iowa Energy complained about the charges while he advised a $40 million biodiesel plant project.
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