Sheriff Offices Protect Small Towns Across Iowa
Iowa towns with populations under 2,000 often lack their own police but fall under county sheriffs. State data show over 600 towns contract for law enforcement as costs rise, with examples like Center Point and Palo disbanding departments since 1980.
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Iowa to Implement New Real ID Cards in January
The state announces rollout of Real ID compliant cards in January. Officials describe stricter verification and updated security features to align with federal requirements. The program aims to improve identification standards across travel and access to federal facilities.
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Iowa cities overlook available brownfield cleanup funds
An IowaWatch investigation shows about 4000 potentially contaminated abandoned parcels exist, yet cities and counties rarely use federal brownfield cleanup money. Jurisdictions face daunting grants and require costly consultants, with limited staff to explore programs. EPA oversight relies on local, voluntary projects and does not measure risk reduction.
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Iowa
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Iowa to issue REAL ID licenses amid two ID options
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved rules to implement the federal REAL ID system set to arrive January 15. New driver's license applicants must obtain REAL ID or non-motorist ID, with existing non-REAL ID licenses remaining valid for now for Iowa residents and newcomers alike.
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