Iowa Boating Under New Blood Alcohol Limit This July
DNR officers remind boaters at Lake MacBride of Iowa's July 1 change lowering boat operation BAC to .08, aligning with driving rules. Officers warn penalties rise for first time offenders to two days jail and a $1000 fine, plus possible boat operation ban up to one year.
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Little action expected in Legislature this week
Des Moines bureau reports lawmakers will mostly stay in their districts as a budget stalemate continues. On day 142 of the session discussions stalled after talks broke off. the Senate backs higher K 12 funding while the House holds a zero growth policy. The Supreme Court plans a Friday swearing in for Justices Waterman Mansfield and Zager in the House chamber.
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Crime rates rise in Davenport while Cedar Rapids fall in 2010
FBI data show Davenport violent crimes up 17 percent from 2009 to 2010 to about 863 incidents. Des Moines saw little change while Cedar Rapids dropped 6.5 percent to 377 violent crimes. Aggredated assaults rose slightly in all three, reflecting reporting trends and ongoing public safety efforts.
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Iowa Department of Public Safety
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