Linn County options program faces funding squeeze and review
Linn County officials warned Options, a sheltered workshop and day-habilitation site for developmentally disabled adults, may face changes as funding pressure rises. A task force will study financing, wage comparisons, and potential alternatives while Options operates under current contracts through mid 2015. The county plans to seek legislative fixes and keep clients served, with about 200 participants and 51 staff impacted by costs and policy shifts.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh broad use of ATVs on secondary roads
Des Moines lawmakers pressed for a uniform statewide rule to allow off road vehicles on secondary Iowa roads. Opponents warned of safety and injury costs that could offset tourism gains. Proponents seek registration fees and tourism boosts while balancing safety and local control.
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IowaCourts Eye Live Electronic Reporting Expansion
Iowa Supreme Court considers revising court rules to allow statewide live electronic reporting including tweeting and blogging. The proposal broadens news media definitions, limits on devices, and aims for uniform, transparent coverage while protecting fair trial rights.
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Dear Abby: embarrassed mother seeks better Navy son photo
A mother of a 31 year old Navy supervisor in Germany laments her son's uniform photo showing a silly facial expression. Abby advises seeking a sincere sitting with a professional or a preferred self-take portrait to reflect his real demeanor and invites open discussion about the image.
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Iowa Lottery Cash Game Result Preview
Lottery draw notes show a Monday October 28 listing for the $100,000 Cash Game with numbers 1 2 20 32 33. No winner details provided and no payout data in the fragment.
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