Preisser Reimburses State for Questionable Travel Costs
Victor Preisser, former Iowa Department of Transportation chief, wrote a personal check for 1622.95 to cover travel expenses labeled questionable by the state auditor and commissioners. A three member panel found no illegal travel and did not require further reimbursement.
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IDOT director Preisser praised despite mileage questions
Iowa audit finds Preisser did not act illegally in Aspen trip but questions $1366.65 mileage and $256.30 for a motor home incident. Review lauds his integrity and benefits from trips, noting savings from workforce cuts and fleet reductions, while suggesting tighter expense scrutiny in future.
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Fitzgerald denies grocer pledge on bottle bill during campaign
In Moline Illinois Jerome Fitzgerald denies promising changes to Iowa bottle deposit law despite fundraising appeal by Associated Grocers of Iowa urging donations to his governor bid. Robert Ray accuses the letter of signaling a promised change while Fitzgerald favors a phase in and opposes a straight deposit.
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Jump Rope and Health Care Costs
The piece argues exercise improves health and lowers costs, highlighting jumping rope as easy home exercise alongside walking and cycling. It stresses collaboration among individuals, hospitals, doctors, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa to keep health care affordable and calls for ongoing joint efforts.
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