Iowa
EXPLAINER: Special voter registration programs protect abuse, assault victims in Iowa, Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Victims of violent crimes in Nebraska and Iowa have several unique ways to avoid their perpetrators as they try to resume a normal life.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate joined 6 News in the studio Thursday to talk about Iowa’s “Safe at Home” program.
Nebraska has a similar program called the “Address Confidentiality Program” or ACP.
This is how they work.
In Iowa, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, or assault can turn to the state and get a substitute address.
When a victim’s mail is sent to the address, it is then forwarded to their actual address which will never appear in public records.
Iowa victims can also take advantage of confidential voter registration and absentee voting.
In Nebraska, victims are eligible for a similar program if they are victims of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking when they fear for their safety. Also eligible are parents or guardians who apply on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person. Nebraska residents who have recently relocated to a place to his or her abuse (or planning to move in the near future) can also apply.
The Nebraska victims will have their new mailing address out of view from public records or third parties.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa’s top officials share their sentiments on the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He was 84.
Cheney’s wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him on Monday night, the family said in a statement, adding that the former vice president died of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the statement said. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Governor Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that Cheney will be remembered as a patriot.
“Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,“ she said. ”Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.”
Senator Chuck Grassley said in a post on X that his prayers were with Cheney’s family and that Cheney was “a true public servant and proud American.”
Grassley served in the U.S. House of Representatives with Cheney.
Senator Joni Ernst also regarded Cheney in a post on X Tuesday morning.
“Whether Vice President, Secretary of Defense, or in Congress, Dick Cheney was always proud to be an American,“ she said. ”His commitment to defeat terrorism ensured there was never another 9/11. He served his country honorably and dutifully. May he rest in peace.”
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