Stricter dress code delays reformatory pickets in Anamosa
The Iowa Department of Social Services reviews a new grooming policy for correctional officers at the Anamosa State Men’s Reformatory, delaying its June 1 start by at least a week. Warden Calvin Auger says planned informational picketing will not be allowed on state property. AFSCME officers oppose the policy as an intrusion on private life.
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Jonathan Reed
Zette Jones
Cedar Bureau
Anamosa
Iowa State Men’s Reformatory
Department of Social Services
Division of Adult Corrections
Hal Farrier
Farrier
Mike Oster
Reformatory
American Federation of State
Calvin Auger
Auger
Afscme
Don McKee
Gretna man charged after I 80 high speed chase
John Sloan 26 of Gretna Louisiana faces two counts reckless driving two counts improper passing driving 110 mph in 55 mph zone eluding police driving without consent and assault with intent. He allegedly tried to run over Iowa State Patrol Officer Tim Driscoll during a chase on I 80 after failing to pay for gas. Driscoll fired a shotgun shot at Sloan’s tire missed then continued pursuit until Sloan ditched near Oxford interchange.
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Marengo
Louisiana
Iowa
John Sloan
Gretna
Brooklyn I-80
Sloan
Tim Driscoll
Driscoll
Brooklyn
Oxford
Johnson Counties
Branstad Plans See Iowa Travel Push Across Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad unveils a series of weekend Iowa trips to showcase attractions in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and the Amanas. Aimed at boosting tourism the plan includes a see Iowa first TV spot a two hour session at an I 80 tourist center near Waukee and monthly trips this summer plus a conference in Des Moines next year to boost coverage.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Iowa City
Amanas
Branstad
Susan Neely
Waukee
Midwest Travel Writers’ Conference
Harkin joins popular Paris Air Show congressional junket
Rep. Tom Harkin of Iowa traveled with about 170 members of Congress to the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport. The delegation, coordinated by the Air Force, included spouses and some aides. the event drew 800 exhibits from 27 countries and lasts a week.
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David Lynch
Washington
Tom Harkin
Lowa
Congress
Harkin
House Science and Technology Committee
House
Senate
Air Force Congressional Liaison
Air Force
le Bourget
Paris
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