August tax receipts lag expectations in Iowa
Des Moines reports show August tax collections up about 1 percent from a year earlier, far below the projected double-digit rise. House Speaker Del Stromer says belt tightening may be needed, with possible 1 to 2 percent across the board or department cuts to balance a revenue shortfall.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
del Stromer
R Garner
Stromer
Ron Mosher
House Appropriations Committee
Dick Welden
Lowa Falls
Iowa forms 10 member foreign language task force
Governor Ray named a 10 member panel from business and education to study foreign language training in Iowa. Members include University of Iowa president James Freedman and state leaders from Des Moines Ames Clarinda and Pella with ties to ISU Central College and DMACC. The panel may expand to include educators and the public after the initial study triggered by Ray’s Netherlands trip.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
George Wilson
Representaives
University of Iowa
James Freedman
Board of Regents
Jolly Ann Davidson
Clarinda
State Board of Public Instruction
Lee Kolmer
Ames
Iowa State University
Ken Weller
Pella
Central College
Joseph Borgen
Ankeny
Wilson
Ray
Netherlands
Study urged on child abuse records in day care homes
Iowa Social Services Commissioner Michael Reagen urged a new 15 member special committee to study confidentiality provisions for child abuse incidents in day care homes. He questioned public rights to know about substantiated cases and asked for review of day care regulation to ensure child protection with recommendations due by December 1.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Reagen
Robert Ray
Italian doctor killed in Coralville roadside accident
Gabriele Verdolini an Italian otolaryngologist studying at the University of Iowa was struck from behind and killed while walking with his wife along Highway 6 in Coralville late Tuesday. His wife Katherine Verdolini was uninjured. the driver Felicia Marie Ballew 22 reported she did not see them until impact. The couple had just finished night classes and were returning home.
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Coralville
University of Iowa
Highway 6
Gabriele Verdolini
20Th Avenue
Katherine Verdolini
Rts
Felicia Marie Ballew
Westhampton Village
Verdolinis
Boston Way
Joan Jensen
St. Louis
Jensen
VIP program saves Iowa $476 000 in 15 months
Iowa's Valuable Ideas for Productivity program has saved the state $476000 in its first 15 months with 632 suggestions July 1981 to now. 55 ideas were accepted, 31 employees received cash awards totaling $11082, and 168 DOT ideas produced $387000+ in savings. Judy Pierick named VIP director replacing Rod Ericksen.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Transportation
Objects found at prison not explosive says fire marshal
The Iowa State Penitentiary Dietary Department items tested Tuesday were three styrofoam cups with vinegar sugar salt and debris. Fire marshal tests concluded the objects were not explosive or incendiary, confirming staff beliefs.
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Fort Madison, Iowa
UPI
Iowa State Penitentiary Dietary Department
Adult Corrections
Hal Farrier
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