Drug court to launch in Linn and Johnson counties
Iowa will start a drug court program in Linn and Johnson counties for 40 to 50 adult offenders with substance abuse issues, some with dual diagnosis, who would otherwise face felony or aggravated misdemeanor charges. The program, funded with 330000 from the Legislature, includes Cathy McGinnis as community treatment coordinator and covers client treatment and testing costs.
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Linn County Drug Treatment Court planned for six months
Linn County officials outlined a Drug Treatment Court led by District Judge Fae Hoover-Grinde to divert offenders from prison into a five phase treatment program. Johnson County Attorney Janet Ly ness emphasized reducing jail crowding and offering treatment over incarceration.
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Nussle praised by Grassley Harkin as budget master
Iowa senators Grassley and Harkin back Republican Jim Nussle citing his budget skill and experience. Democrats oppose with 23 others and Bernie Sanders voting against the nomination amid looming fiscal conflict and potential government shutdown. Nussle, a former House Budget chair, faced scrutiny from critics while transitioning from Congress to government roles.
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UI Faculty Senate weighs arming campus police at ISU
The UI Faculty Senate plans to vote Tuesday on arming campus police. Supporters led by psychology professor Michael O Hara say armed officers would align campus police duties with other police. Critics like history professor Jeff Cox argue 40 years of unarmed campus policing has worked and warn of accidental shootings.
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Public forum on arming UI campus police planned
A public forum on arming campus police at the University of Iowa will be held Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Room C20 at the Pomerantz Center in Iowa City. UI Public Safety Director Chuck Green and UI General Counsel Marc Mills will speak, sponsored by the Shared Governance Council.
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Government awards $10 million for stem cell research at UW
The federal government provides $10 million to the University of Washington for comprehensive embryonic stem cell studies. The UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine will run four projects and a training lab, under limited NIH guidelines using 21 preexisting cell lines. Dr. C Anthony Blau notes UW and Baylor are the only U S universities with the grant.
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Soldier Arrangements Pending for Iowa Soldier’s Funeral
Kevin Gilbertson of Iowa ties died in Iraq after being medevaced from Ramadi to Landstuhl Germany and dying August 31. He served with the 1st Battalion 77th Armor Regiment 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division based in Schweinfurt Germany. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. His aunt Amy Gilbertson recalled his country pride.
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