DES MOINES – Governor Culver today reiterated that he will stand firm and will not change the implementation of efficiency savings adjustments he announced on January 3, 2011. He had been asked by a number of parties to make changes to his allocation of the $83.7 million of efficiency savings from SERIP, Executive Order 20, […]
DES MOINES – Secretary of State Matt Schultz, today, sent a letter to Governor-elect Terry E. Branstad asking him to rescind Executive Order 42. Executive Order 42 removed the requirement that individuals convicted of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor apply to have their right to vote restored. Governor Thomas J. Vilsack signed this Executive Order […]
The latest data from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) indicates over 650 confirmed and probable cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were reported in 2010, and activity continues to be strong so far in 2011. The actual number of cases is probably much larger since most adults with pertussis are not diagnosed. There were […]
(DES MOINES, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller Monday filed criminal charges against four defendants in the Iowa film office case. The charges were filed with the Polk County Clerk of Court through Trial Information documents. The defendants and charges are as follows: Thomas Wheeler, 42, Indianola, IA Felonious Misconduct in Office (3 counts) – Class […]
The following events were some of the top weather stories in Iowa during 2010. The information was provided by the Iowa State Climatologist, Harry Hillaker. The information is generally in chronological order and in no way represents the order of significance of the events. 1. Persistent Deep Snow Cover December 9, 2009 to March 7, […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will award nine grants totaling $860,292 to Iowa fire departments. The Department of Homeland Security will distribute the money as shown below. • Chickasaw Township Fire District will receive $35,150 to purchase a complete air-fill system and thermal imaging devices. • Davenport Fire […]
Biannual study shows Iowa is well on its way to saving $1.7 billion DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver’s call for implementing cost-savings and efficiencies throughout the state is exceeding expectations, according to a study released today. The report, which monitors newly implemented efficiencies and cost-saving measures created by an executive order and legislation, shows […]
LIHEAP funding will help those in need stay warm during long winter months WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that Iowa has been awarded $26,431,102 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The funding will help eligible Iowans meet […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – A five-year action plan focusing on choices and dignity for people with disabilities has been completed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. The Olmstead Plan – named after a landmark 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision – is based on the premise that there should be “a life in the community […]
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2011 – 3 p.m. – With snowfall tapering off in most areas of the state, increasing winds and falling temperatures are starting to sting western Iowa. This one-two punch will create hazardous driving conditions tonight and into tomorrow morning across the state, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Travel […]
