Norwegians Visit Norway Iowa To See Ancestral Roots
A Norwegian group led by Odd Harald Olsen visits Norway Iowa to explore 150 year old immigration roots. Osmund Tuttle’s land became the cemetery it sits on as they reflect on why Norwegians left home, the prairie crossing, and a church funded by migrants.
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Per Diem Pensions Inflate Iowa Lawmakers’ Benefits
An Iowa Retirement System analysis shows per diem payments counted toward IPERS pensions, boosting lifetime benefits for lawmakers. The review notes average per diems exceed $10,000 yearly, with totals over $2.5 million from 2006 to 2010, and higher gains for leaders like Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal.
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Hog thefts in Iowa and Minnesota worry investigators
Nearly 1,000 hogs have been stolen from farms in Iowa and Minnesota, with authorities linking the incidents to large confinement operations. Pigs are believed hauled away in trucks and sold to slaughterhouses, aided by unlocked buildings and isolated sites. Investigators note higher hog prices make thefts more lucrative and cite potential organized effort.
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Ethic board chief to question Iowa education leader
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board executive director Megan Tooker will query Education Department Director Jason Glass about his Brazil trip. Tooker may consider ethics law issues after discussions, as Glass denies conflicts and Pearson Foundation funding links to Pearson contracts with Iowa.
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