New Iowa State Penitentiary Opens in Fort Madison
The $130 million facility with 800 beds and almost 400 cameras is ready to open with a March inmate move. Gov Branstad will attend a ribbon cutting as the old prison, built in 1839, prepares to transition inmates and double bunk to house more offenders.
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Iowa warns MoneyGram scam victims may get $100 million relief
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says residents defrauded by MoneyGram wire fraud from 2004 to 2009 may claim compensation from a $100 million national settlement. Victims must file by November 15. details at the settlement administrator site or by phone.
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California CHP switches to Interceptors boosting fleet value
About 190 ISP and CHP vehicles shift from Chargers to Ford Interceptors with the California Highway Patrol noting higher resale value and similar performance. Authorities cite all wheel drive and safety gains while insurers auction off older Chargers to fund the transition.
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Iowa ISP Reconsiders Use of State-Harvested Humvees
The Gazette reports Eight Humvees obtained by the Iowa State Patrol from the U S Defense Department for natural disasters may not be deployed. The ISP has spent about four thousand dollars painting and equipping three Humvees with surplus gear while weighing repairs needs and whether to invest further. Former Public Safety Commissioner Brian London pushed for their use during major storms before leaving the agency in September.
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Hughes manifolds foreclosure as mayoral bid proceeds
Cedar Rapids candidate Hughes explains foreclosure and bankruptcy as he runs against Mayor Corbett. He cites two divorces and child support costs, vows action against alleged improper debts, and says he may rent after the sheriff sale while eyeing Costa Rica retirement. He previously ran for Congress and governor with little success.
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