Critics of seat belt law meet in Iowa rally
DES MOINES AP Opponents of Iowa s seat belt law plan a statewide meeting Oct 17 in Newton to honor Sen Joe Coleman D Clare They claim Coleman gathered about 400000 signatures in a petition drive but failed to persuade lawmakers to repeal the 1986 requirement An outdoor rally and a permanent lobbying effort are planned with Coleman expected to attend and be paraded by supporters.
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Lottery funds boost high tech work at University of Iowa
The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded EARDA grants totaling over 3 million across Iowa. The University of Iowa received 1.8 million split into 650 thousand for biomedical engineering, 650 thousand for a drug delivery program, and 500 thousand for an immunology endowment. ISU got 1 million for microlithography equipment and a 27-college consortium received 250 thousand for a leadership institute.
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Getter
Iowa State University
Optimism on Tax Talks Fades Amid Session Doubts
Senate Leader Hutchins says Branstad may not want a special session to resolve income tax reform. He notes progress stalls as Democrats push for a date, while Branstad demands iron clad agreement. Roederer says talks continue and a session will come only with solid support.
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