Linn County Reforms Juvenile Detention Aims At Risk Youths
Linn County unveils two strategies to curb detention of low risk youths awaiting court dates. High supervision at home with random checks and ankle GPS may replace some center stays, plus a 24 hour family and agency meeting for needs assessment to deter further system entry. Traditional detention remains for high risk offenders.
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Candice Bennett
6Th Judicial District
Bart Lubow
Baltimore
Lance Heeren
Linn County
Minors' minor offenses draw attention to facility cuts
A seven bed pod will close reducing beds to 21 at the center. Four staff will transfer to new programs, leaving 14 counselors. Contact Steve Gravelle at 319 398 5819 or steve.gravelle gazcomm.com for details.
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Budget and special session loom over Iowa budget
Governor Culver signals possible special session as state faces a budget shortfall. Across the board cuts could reach 8.4 percent to preserve a 100 million ending balance, with options for smaller cuts and January adjustments. Leaders warn of service and tax impacts while unions and regents press for thoughtful restraint.
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Mount Vernon
Farm Bureau Federation
Culver
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union
David Miles
State Board of Regents
Regent
Iowa Chicago rail project faces high costs and funding gaps
Amtrak study notes no dollar figures for safer crossings as plans push five hour Iowa City to Chicago trips. Costs surge from 4.2 million to 59 million for cars and engines. add 20 million for train control. Stimulus funds favor new equipment over refurbishing used cars, with 4.2 million for Iowa City's depot and several stations slated for remodels. Funding decisions hoped by early next year. construction could begin 2012 with first trains in 2014.
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Nicholson
Iowa City
Chicago
Moline
Geneseo
Regenia Bailey
Quellhorst
Iowa
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