State cuts threaten DHS staff and nonprofit funding
DHS projects up to 79 employees facing layoff notices while $132 million in human services funding reductions strain nonprofits and local entities. State layoffs could total 791 with broader ripple effects on local governments, schools, and agencies amid the economic downturn.
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Culver adjusts salary cut after miscalculation
Gov. Chet Culver’s 10 percent across the board cuts were misapplied, dropping to 5.4 percent then rising to 14 percent for the remainder of the year after chief of staff Frew explained the math. He will give back 13 000 of his 130 000 yearly salary amid criticism.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
Chet Culver
Culver
John Frew
Frew
Republican Party of Iowa
Matt Strawn
Iowa
Department of Public Health
Less supervision seen for former prisoners
Gary Hinzman of the Iowa Department of Corrections says budget cuts will reduce supervision for former offenders in the 6th Judicial District. The plan may trim up to 42 positions, raising caseloads beyond the current 80 to 90 per agent as resources tighten across Jones, Linn, Benton, Tama, Johnson and Iowa counties.
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National Guard
Iowa Student Aid Commission
Culver
Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gary Hinzman
Department of Corrections
6Th Judicial District
Hinzman
Chet Culver
William G. Faches
6Th District
Jones, Linn
Benton
Tama
Johnson
Rosenthal reprimanded by Iowa ethics board
Cedar Rapids Eric Rosenthal former Linn GOP official was reprimanded by the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board for failing to file accurate reports from 2004 while chairing the Linn County Republican Central Committee. He received reimbursements but did not keep precise records. no financial gain was found. Rosenthal, an accountant, lost his bid for Linn County Supervisor last November.
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Adam Belz
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Eric Rosenthal
Linn County Republican Central Committee
Rosenthal
Linn Gop Central Committee
Ethics Board
Smithson
Kathy Potts
Ben Rogers
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Public safety log from Eastern Iowa agencies
The Log compiles notices from public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. It notes that charges are accusations and remain unproven until a court decides.
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Iowa
Multiple Operating While Intoxicated Arrests in Linn County
A string of operating while intoxicated arrests reported across Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Listed suspects include Bart N. Johnson of 2602 O Ave NW, Raul Sandovial also known as Raul Sauldobol of Monticello, Michael S. Brecht of 936 M St SW, Cristy R. Fuller of 126 20th Ave SW, Ryan J. Duggan of 1680 A Ave Marion, Elijah P. Davisson of Palo, and James C. Seward of 280 Eighth Ave Marion. Arrest times range from 5:39 p.m. Wednesday to early Saturday, with offenses noted as first appearance or multiple offenses where specified.
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O Ave
16Th Avenue
Raul Sandovial
Raul Sauldobol
Monticello
Frozen Hill Rd
Michael S. Brecht
15Th Avenue
Second Street
Cristy R. Fuller
20Th Ave
Ryan J. Duggan
Marion
Elijah P. Davisson
Palo
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Novak Drive
Lisbon
James C. Seward
Eighth Ave
Sixth Street
Central Avenue
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