Iowa Senate Debates Lobbyist Rules and Passes Ethics Code
The Iowa Senate began debate on lobbyist disclosure rules and adopted a Senate code of ethics. A measure to require detailed lobbyist expense reporting failed 30-15, while amendments to simplify disclosures were approved. The ethics code, approved 45-0, covers business ties and duties not to disclose confidential information.
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Old Creamery group to conclude Washington visit with mime show
The Old Creamery Theater players return to Washington High School auditorium tonight at 8 p m for The Mime Story a production aimed at adults and families. Earlier they offered free children theatre programs at local schools and last night staged She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage with audience participation and curtain call applause. Tickets will be sold at the door before curtain.
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Creamery
Washington
Washington High School
Washington street chief Lukavsky resigns effective February 15
Frank Lukavsky the street commissioner has submitted his resignation effective February 15 for personal reasons. Mayor Harold Johnson said a successor will be named in a few weeks. Iowa State University weed control specialist Vivan Jennings will discuss weed control chemicals at a January 23 extension service meeting in the Washington YMCA community room from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Farmers ag chemical dealers landlords and others are invited.
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Iowa State University
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Iowa Supreme Court upholds city home rule power
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled the 1972 home rule bill constitutional, reversing a Polk County ruling. It held the legislature may repeal amend and enact statutes about cities and that the Home Rule Amendment allows ongoing statutory changes to city powers. The decision supports state authority over city powers and clarifies limits of earlier injunctions.
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Faches decries Cedar Rapids police tactics as Gestapo in talk
In a Sertoma Club speech William Faches compared Cedar Rapids police methods to Gestapo tactics and Watergate era excess. He defended a 1973 probe while a grand jury later indicted six figures, a case later dismissed by the Iowa Supreme Court amid ongoing federal scrutiny. Separate Davenport bank robbery: getaway car found with two jackets matching bandit descriptions.
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Weather outlook with sunny spells and mild highs
Mostly sunny this afternoon with a high near 20 degrees. Tonight remains clear to partly cloudy and Thursday looks a touch warmer.
Ford vows veto of gasoline rationing amid recession fears
President Ford announces he will veto any gasoline rationing bill and reject wage price controls. He warns against a rising deficit of 30 to 45 billion dollars, defends an antirecession package, and signals further energy measures and tariffs on crude oil.
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New England
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Iowa Supreme Court recommends sizable judge salary increases
The Iowa Supreme Court urges substantial raises for judges from 16.2 percent for part-time magistrates to 30 percent for district and supreme court justices. The recommendations come at the request of the Iowa salary review commission, with current salaries cited and comparisons to other states and positions.
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