Lawmakers drop plans to revamp bargaining laws
Des Moines AP Republican leaders say they will not push changes to collective bargaining in the upcoming special session called by Governor Tom Vilsack to address $219 million and $212 million budget shortfalls for this year and next. They will focus on cost containment in Medicaid and budget reserve fund tweaks.
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Two women seek GOP nomination in Senate District 16
Julie Hosch of Cascade and Kitty Dirks of Anamosa vie for the Republican nomination in Senate District 16 covering Jones County and parts of Dubuque and Delaware counties. They campaign on tax restraint, education support, and rural economic growth, with Hosch highlighting farm and business experience and Dirks stressing government knowledge and college funding cuts as potential priorities.
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Katherine Dirks Eyes State Senate District 16 Campaign
Katherine Dirks of Anamosa runs as a Republican for Iowa State Senate District 16. She lists hair salon work and education at Prairie High Cornell College and Paris Beauty among her background and says she has four sons.
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Julie Hosch Seeks Senate District 16 Seat
Julie Hosch, 62, a Republican farmer, seeks the Senate District 16 seat. She lists farming as her occupation and education at St Pauls High School Worthington and Kirkwood Community College. She is widowed with three sons.
Marquette mayor faces trespass charge in court
Marquette mayor John Ries 40 is set to appear in Clayton County Magistrate Court on a trespass charge stemming from Sept 16 incident at Angela Poole’s residence. Police learned Ries admitted entering Poole’s attached garage to feed a dog. The case, filed by Clayton County attorney Kevin Clefisch, notes no animal neglect. Ries, who was council member at the time and elected mayor in November, may plead guilty or contest the charge.
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Cedar Rapids urged to back Dubuque riverfront vision
Mississippi River Museum director Jerry Enzler urged Cedar Rapids to build a strong yet visionary case to attract private funds and Vision Iowa support for Dubuque’s riverfront redevelopment. He cited a $188 million plan including a museum, aquarium, hotel, water park, conference center and river walk, with potential growth to $500 million in 20 years.
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