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Thursday, March 7, 2019
N/Warren
Town
and
County News
Page Five
Norwalk Police Report
This information was obtained directly from
the Norwalk Police Department.
Disclaimer: All defendants are innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
February 22nd
Traffic Stop - Sunset Dr and Lakewood Dr. Admir
Isakovic, Norwalk, was arrested and charged with
Driving While License Suspended and Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia. Subject was cited and
released to appear at a later date.
Traffic Stop- Sunset Dr and Lakewood Dr. Mayela
Flores, Norwalk, was arrested and charged with
Possession of Controlled Substance -Marijuana 1st.
Subject was cited and released to appear at a later
date. ''
Febrti 23rd
Narcotic Violation- 1900 blk of Cedar St. Brandyne
Olin, Norwalk, was arrested and charged with
Possession of Drug Para' hernalia. Subject was cited
and released to appear at a later date.
February 25th
Theft - 800 blk of Main St. Mohamed Yonis,
Norwalk, was arrested and charged with Theft in
the 5th degree, Public Intoxication 1st Offense, and
Interfere with Official Acts. Subject was processed
and transported to Warren County Jail.
February 27th
Vehicle Crash - North Ave & State 28/Sunset Dr.
Vehicle driven by Jacob Harbin, Forrest City, struck
a vehicle driven by Tad Ruther, Norwalk.
Information was taken and a report was forwarded
to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Identity Theft - Connecticut. Fraudulent use of
social security number reported. Information was
taken and a report was made.
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Events at
Norwalk Easter
Public Library
North Ave nue ~' '~ 515-9 81-0 217
Thursday, March 7
Rhyme Time, 10:30 am. This storytime focuses
on songs and rhymes. Shake shakers, sing, move,
and read some short books!
Monday, March 11
Baby Time, 10:30 am. A special story time for
babies up to about 18 months and their grownups.
Learn 10ts Of songs, rhymes, and bounces! (Fifteen
minutes followed by playtime.)
Tuesday, March 12
Reading Time, 10:30 am. This storytime focuses
on books and pre-reading skills. Read books, sing
songs, and do activities!
Wednesday, March 13
Early Out Wednesdays, 2:30 o 3:30 pm. Drop-
in activities every Wednesday if there is school in
Norwalk:!ii: o registration required. Best for
elemen : !;age children, but all ages welcome. On
the 2nd nesday of the month, it s Make! Make
art projects ith a variety of materials
:: Thursday, March i4
Rhyme Time, 10:30 am. This storytime focuses
on songs and rhymes. Shake shakers, sing, move,
and read some short books!
Pajama Time, 7:00 pro. Join us in the evening
to read funny stories. Great for all ages; pajamas
welcome.
Deadline for all legals, news stories,
and advertising is noon on Fridays.
Troy Ohnemus
Legislative Newsletter
Stan Gustafson
Iowa House Representative District 25
stan.gustafson@legis.iowa.gov
R
February 28, 2019
SAVE: HF546 has been introduced and placed on the particular high-needs teaching areas in Iowa, and
the Ways and Means Committee calendar. An set Iowa'sscoresaccordingly. Additionally aone-year
extension of SAVE demonstrates our commitment to temporary license is created to give those teacher
supporting Iowa's schools. This is in addition to the candidates additional time to pass the test, which is
$90 million in new funding that was signed into law sometimes only offered in limited windows that may
earlier this session and the unprecedented flexibility not line up with the end of their program and the
that we have provided to local districts over the last beginning of their teaching. HF513 and SF159 are
several years. SAVE has served as an important tool ready for floor consideration in their respective
for schools to make important improvements that chambers.
ensure modern facilities, safe classrooms, and state Budgeti FY2020 Butl et priorities include:
of the art technology that enhance students' Increasing K-i2 Educa tion by $90 million;
educational experience. However, SAVE is set to Ensuring Access to Health Care through I0wa's
expire in 2029, which is making it difficult for schools Critical Access Hospitals $1.6 million increase;
to secure financing for criticalinfrastructure projects. Committing to Future Ready Iowa - $17.7
Extending SAVE is a top priority this session, and we million; Additional Funding for Nursing Homes
have already begun advancinglegislation that would serving Iowans on Medicaid - $19 million
do this through 2050. SAVE is important for a number increase; Protecting Iowans' Safety by providing
of reasons including: Resources for school additional funds for the Department ofPublic Safety;
infrastructure: Since the creation of SAVE, the Expanding Access to Health Care in Rural Iowa
number of bond referendums has decreased by Recruiting Additional Providers-$700,000
dramatically and property tax increases are no longer increase. Continuing Iowa's Investment in
the only way to finance building improvements.Higher Education-Increasing support for Iowans
Prioritized school safety: We began addressing this seeking higher education will be part of the FY 2020
topic last session, providing schools with increased budget beyond what is included in Future Ready
flexibility, requiring schools to develop a high-quality Iowa. Increases for all three legs of Iowa's higher
emergency response plan, and authorizing SAVE education system will be part of the House
dollars to pay for security upgrades. This legislation Republican budget. Community Colleges will receive
requires that schools prioritize upgrades like secure an additional $7 million in FY 2020 under the House
entrances, security cameras, and other safety Republican plan. Improving Iowa's Mental Health
enhancements, before using SAVE funds on athletic System -$5.3 million increase.
facilities. Better technology for students: Schools Funnel Week: The first funnel week will be March
are able to use SAVE funds to make technology 4 through March 7. During funnel' week, all the
improvements in their districts. Career readiness Committees and subcommittees will be focusing on
and workforce training: HF546 directs funds togetting Bills voted out of Committees. Most of the
help school districts establish career academies. This Bills which do not makeit out of Committee are dead
will result in new and better science labs, computer for the Session. You can check on the status of a Bill
labs, and technicallabs in skilled trades for schools, by going to the Legislative website:
These academies will help implement Future Ready www.legis.iowa.gov/
Iowa by giving students the ability to explore career Forum: I usually attend the Norwalk Town Ha l
options that'are in high de'and in their local area Meeting the second Sa rday of the month 9:00
Significant property tax relief: Currently, 2.1% ' " : "
to 10:30 am at City Hall. he next one is Sat-.rd y
of the funds generated from the SAVE tax are devoted
to reducing property taxes for local residents. Under
HF546 that portion will increase to 12% over the next
10 years (a 470% increase), resulting in more than
$120 million in annual property tax relief at full
implementation. This is a major improvement
compared to the current rate.
Teacher shortage in Rural Iowa: The ]egislatUre
took steps last week to help rural districts, particularly
border communities, attract and retain newly
qualified teachers, a difficult task in some areas. There
is a compromise to allow the Department of Education
to set passing scores that are more in line what other
states are doing. They are to consider not only the
passing scores set in our surrounding states, but also
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