Iowa faces shortage of tech workers as foreign experts fill needs
DES MOINES AP reports Iowa relies on foreign-born skilled workers for high paying tech roles. Officials note 2380 visa applications in 2000, with about 80 percent approved. Most workers are information system analysts and programmers earning 50 000 to over 100 000, hired by state universities banks hospitals and firms.
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Man Who Beat Parents Seeks Release From Mental Hospital
Erik Muehl, found innocent by reason of insanity for beating his parents in 1992, seeks transfer of commitment from the Mental Health Institute in Independence to Clinton County Community Care. A hearing is set for Oct. 31 in Dubuque County Courthouse.
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Postville man sees charges reduced in stabbing case
Omar Flores an 18 year old from Postville had charges cut from attempted murder to felonious assault after prosecutors agreed to drop the harsher count. Arraignment postponed as defense and county officials reassign counsel for the two stabbing victims Julien Vega and Efrain Vega.
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Lincoln Highway Tour to Run Saturday in Tama County
The State Lincoln Highway Association fall tour visits Montour Tama County with a morning meeting at Rube's Montour. Lyle Henry of Iowa City hosts a slide program and memorabilia display followed by a noon buffet. The route includes mural and bridge park stops toward Chelsea with public participation and a contact number for details.
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Newlywed Man Murders Wife Then Kills Self in Stuart
Richard Schrier aged 71 and Pamela Hansen Schrier aged 51 were found dead in an apartment courtyard in Stuart after an argument led to Richard shooting Pamela with a .25 caliber pistol and then taking his own life. Autopsies confirmed Pamela died from two chest wounds and one neck wound while Richard died from a single chest wound.
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