Rules could tighten farm kid labor rules under new federal plan
The proposed DOL changes target safety and hours for children under 16 and sometimes under 18 in farming, with a key debate over family farm exemptions. Critics warn neighborly chores and family roles might be restricted, affecting Iowa farms and town life. Public comment ends Nov 1 and rules may take effect Jan 1.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Iowa
DOL
Eathan Beccue
Effingham
Ill
Decatur
Don Tyne praised for aiding Linn County veterans
Reader letter defends Don Tyne, Linn County Veterans Affairs director, detailing his work aiding veterans and organizing Five Seasons stand down for the homeless, with 85 veterans and 80 nonveterans served. The note cites funding from VA grants and private donations.
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Ken Lowen
Don Tyne
Linn County Veterans Affairs
Don
Linn County
Lowen
Sprengeler
Cedar Rapids
Letter on government limits and war impact
The author argues federal power is limited to defense and protecting rights and condemns wartime actions as benefiting terrorists. Kathleen Hall and Linda Severson praised for nonprofit support in Johnson County, with Karen Fox noting Severson's community impact in Iowa City.
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Brennan Kelly Marion
Afghanistan
FBI
CIA
Compeer
Johnson County
Linda Severson
Karen Fox
Iowa City
Governor Brown vetoes helmet bill as state overreach
In California, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a law making it a crime for anyone under 18 to ski or snowboard without a helmet. He argues parents should decide safety, not the state, cautioning against broad protections and highlighting other heavy handed child safety laws.
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La-La Land
California
Jerry Brown
Campai
Congress
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Gov. Brown
Iowa City Survey Sparks Local Debate Over Downtown Plans
Residents react to a Virginia firm paid $15 000 to design a 17 question online survey on downtown shopping needs. Critics question costs and list of 19 specialty categories while pondering chain stores and a locally owned bookstore.
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Iowa City
Coralville
Urban Outfitters
General Fund
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