Police pursuit policies debated across states
University of South Carolina researchers argue pursuits are rarely warranted due to high crash risk. Local agencies vary, with Cedar Rapids limiting chases and Iowa City and Johnson County departments restricting pursuits to serious offenses or violent threats. Officers weigh danger to public against stopping impaired drivers while considering road, weather, backup, and driving skills.
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City considers tighter rules on alcohol tobacco shops
The proposed amendment targets new alcohol and tobacco shops to curb synthetic drug sales while not affecting existing businesses. It would impose 300 foot separations from schools and other facilities and ban new shops within a quarter mile of another such shop. Uptown District backs stronger rules. Iowa City plans cautious approach with no zoning changes yet.
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Iowa City
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State fire marshal reassigned within Iowa DPS
Des Moines Iowa State Fire Marshal Ray Reynolds requested and received reassignment within the Iowa Department of Public Safety He moves to lead the state building code and inspection unit Reynolds cited personal and family reasons and said he will put his family first.
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Branstad Fundraising With Right-Wing GOP Probed by Democrats
Iowa Democrats led by Scott Brennan criticize Gov. Terry Branstad for raising funds with hardline Republicans Marco Rubio Rand Paul Ted Cruz and Scott Walker. They contrast this with a Democrats fundraiser linked to Joe Biden, while Branstad's campaign defends a broad supporter base and a record of tax cuts budgeting schools. Judge accuses Branstad of weakening women’s rights over abortion and Planned Parenthood positions. Cedar Rapids Rep Tyler Olson echoes the critique noting the Washington fundraiser with right wing GOP figures.
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