Adultery crime debated as helmet law moves in Iowa code
Iowa lawmakers defeated an attempt to restore adultery as a crime while approving a helmet repeal for motorcyclists 18 and older when federal rules end. The House also voted to raise fines for minor traffic violations and to broaden the list of scheduled offenses, with debates on marriage protection and parental impact continuing.
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Vea Moviel
Mous Way
Iowa
Spencer
House
General Assembly
MP upheld firing Hearing for teacher
The Mid Prairie Board of Education unanimously terminated Mrs. Claudia Horick, a teacher at Evergreen School, after a private March 24 hearing. Parents and attorney claim lack of written reason, while district officials cite non renewal with just cause. About 45 attended including seven Evergreen parents.
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Wellman
Mid Prairie
Horick
Iowa City
Evergreen
Tobe Yoder
Paul Yoder
Gohers
James Sayre
Des Moines
Albion Young
Bul Yoder
Mid-Prairie
Iowa Rain Forecast Raises Flood Risk Across Central Counties
More rain was forecast for today as forecasters warned of possible additional flooding in Iowa. Two central rivers rose over four feet, with several others expected to crest soon. the South Skunk River near Oskaloosa may top three feet above flood stage. The Town River already crest the Marshalltown flood level, with Marengo expected to rise again. The Mini Bus schedules trips to Mt. Pleasant Burlington and Des Moines, with Tulip Festival plans in May. The Wayland Bicentennial Singers perform April 23 at Waco Middle School, linking eight local groups in a no-charge program. Gov. Ray announced disaster declarations for Louisa and Audubon counties, enabling 5 percent loans for drought losses along with 19 previously designated areas.
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United Press Internation
Iowa
National Weather Service
Marshalltown
Marengo
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Des Moines
Wayland
van Buren County
Waco Middle School
Iowa Capitol
General ‘Assembly
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Louisa
Audubon
U.S. Department of ‘Agriculture
Hanson
Neu calls session a shambles as Iowa lawmakers struggle
Governor Arthur Neu criticizes Democratic leadership in the Iowa Legislature, says bills lack clear status, predicts a long session into late May, and warns about costly programs. He cites antitrust, criminal code chances around 51 percent, and questions on property tax relief, Medicaid costs, AEAs funding, and prison policy.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Liewenan
Arthur Neu
Neu
Nell
House
Senate
Area Education Agencies
AEA
Charles Patrick Named Washington Jaycee President
Charles Patrick has been named president of the Washington Jaycees. Officers to be installed May 11 at 7 p.m. include director Phil Dusek and Tom McAvoy, secretary George Isley, treasurer, and directors Phil Busley, Jerry Ashenfelter, Doug Richardson, and John Greener. The next meeting April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Day Law Office building will plan action and budget.
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Charles Patrick
Washington Jo
Phil Dusek
Tom McAvoy
Bill Fry
George Isley
Phil Busley
Jerry Ashenfelter
Doug Richardson
John Greener
Beating Allegations Hit Marine Recruit Depot Case
Two ex Marines claim a group fatally beat Pvt Lynn McClure at San Diego depot on December 6 as a drill instructor egged them on with kill chants. Four or five recruits took turns beating the mentally retarded recruit, who pleaded for mercy. An $8.5 million wrongful death suit files the claim. The drill instructor remains unnamed.
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Oceanside
Calif
Lynn McClure
John Gyorkos
Gyorkos
McClure
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Weather Tonight Rain Likely With Northeast Winds
Rain likely tonight with a gradual ending and a high in the mid to upper 50s. East to northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Washington Council approves 79 block street resurfacing plan
Washington City Council adopted a summer street resurfacing program covering 79 blocks at an estimated cost of 410000 and set public letting for May 17. The plan uses chip seal and oil resurfacing via contract, aiming for faster work and budget efficiency while considering potential additional repairs and assessments.
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Marty Chebuhak
Evening Journal
Washington City Council
L. L. Pelling Co
Iowa City
Don Hanson
Hanson
South Iowa
South Ninth Avenues
South Ninth
Anderson
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Robert Kreamer
Donald Spencer
D-Ruthven
Arthur ‘Small
Iown City
New
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Jaycee Head
The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington Council
East Jefferson Street Park
West Main Street
Sunset
East 11Th Street
West Adams Street
Kenny Goodwin
William Marie
Willard Reschly
Raymond
George) Mille
Old City
Heard Public Works
Jim Reschly
Reschly
SEMCO
Dale Fritz
Rriage
Street Department
Richard
Ames
John Owen
East 16Th Street
Owen
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