Colleagues were reorganized reorganization is what they call it. I call it firing. They got rid of 12 employees so that they could save money, is what ive been told. The iowa call it firing. They got rid of 12 employees so that they could save money, is what ive been told. The Iowa Supreme Court is hearing arguments whether Warren County supervisors broke the law when they fired the staff in march of last year without First Talking with Department Heads or holding a public meeting. Supervisor mcintyre. Who wasnt on the board at that time. Suspects theres more to it. I think there could be some age discrimination. I think there could be some personal conflicts. Ive been told that there was someone that was stealing from the county, and they thought fire them all in one big sweep, or reorganizing those positions could have alleviated some of that. Hindsight they would have done things differently now. Either way. The board wont hire replacement staff until the court has made its decision
Last night in fairfax, virginia. Along with supporters of his plan, a number of critics were also in attendance. The president s executive actions have angered a number of gun lobbyists, who believe hes trying to get rid of guns completely. But the president said thats not the idea. There are a whole bunch of law abiding citizens who have grown up hunting with their dad or going to the shooting range and are responsible gun owners and then theres the reality that there are neighborhoods where its easier for a 12 or 13 year old to purchase a gun and cheaper than it is for them to get a book. Book. President president obama admitted to never owning a gun and having little experience with firearms, but said his policies make sense. Among the supporters at the president s town hall last night, was former arizona representative gabby giffords. Today marks the fifth anniversary of when she was a rally in tucson. Your remember, six people were killed, including a nineyearold girl. Gifford was
120 am near a avenue and 18th street northeast. Thats a couple blocks east of coe college. Our tv9 crews went to the shooting scene. There was a heavy Police Presence there blocking off streets. Officers were seen collecting evidence. Authorities say two people went to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. Police also say theyre investigating a third shooting victim. But they have not told us if that person was injured in this shooting. Tv9 will be working to get more details throughout the day. Make sure to check kcrg dotcom for updates. Tv9 received a few calls overnight on that shooting. We want to remind you that when you see news, call newsline nine. That number is 3193659999. You can also send pictures and news tips to newsroom at kcrgdotcom. Waterloos police chief says he was disappointed to learn two teenagers were charged in a new yrs eve shooting near the citys downtown area. The teens are 15 and 16 years chief Daniel Trelka explained to tv9 how reaching out to kids
Governor branstad told the condition crowd the slumping farm economy has hurt iowas revenue. So for most areas it will be a hold steady budget. The exception will be education. We should not overpromise and underdeliver. This budget provides schools the stability, predictability and funding they need and deserve the governor put the e pplement state aid increase for prek through 12th grade at slightly more than 145Million Dollars. But here at north cedar schools, thats not enough to rescue thiss small district from a downward trend in both enrollment and the need to make more cuts next fall. The district graduated 70 students last year but added only 49 in kindergarten. So a two and a half percent increase in per student aid wont make up for losing students. The district will have to depend on a state budget guarantee that provides a little new money has some drawbacks. The budget guarantee says the new money, in our case 95,000 dollars, but thats a one year offering. The next year yoy
120 last night near a avenue and 18th street northeast. Thats a couple blocks east of coe college. Our tv9 crews went to the shooting scene. There was a heavy Police Presence there bbcking off streets. Officers were seen collecting evidence. Authorities say two people went to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. Police also say theyre investigating a third shooting victim. But they have not told us if that person was injured in this shooting. Tv9 will be working to get more details throughout the day. Make sure to check kcrg dotcom for updates. Tv9 received a few calls overnight on that shooting. We want to remind you that when you see news, call newsline nine. That number is 3193659999. You can also send pictures and news tips to newsroom at kcrgdotcom. To learn two teenagers were charged in a new years eve shooting near the citys downtown area. The teens are 15 and 16 years old. Chief Daniel Trelka explained to tv9 how reaching out to kids is important in solving the issue