Donations From Iowa Prisons Support Inmates With Books Clothes And Food
Donated items including books clothing food and religious materials flow into Iowa prisons via volunteers and groups. The Iowa Department of Corrections notes gift values peaked in 2008 due to a large food donation from Table to Table and other sizable gifts though annual totals vary with single large donations influencing totals.
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Iowa Department of Corrections
Greg Ort
Iowa Medical Classification Center
Coralville
Donations to Iowa prisons rise then fall over decade
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board timelines show donations valued at 45,829 in 2007, 287,464 in 2008, 161,294 in 2009 and 86,910 in 2010. Ort notes overall giving remains steady despite a few large gifts and says security requires screening donated materials and rejecting non compliant items.
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Ort
Marriage debate hinges on District 18 vote in Iowa
Mike Glover reports from Marion on a special election for Senate District 18 that could affect Iowa's status on gay marriage. The vacant seat after Gov. Branstad appointed Swati Dandekar to the utilities board could allow Republicans to split the Senate and push consideration of a marriage amendment.
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Tuvaluans recall drought survival at wells in past
Tuvalu's drought worsens as wells fail to yield drinkable water. Palelei Tovia, now a teacher, recalls all night vigils at wells during the 14 year ago drought. Officials warn contamination from development and rising tides leaves groundwater unsafe for drinking.
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