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Wayne County has lost 63.1% of its population since its 1900 peak.
What would happen if 30 Iowa counties lost court services? (Des Moines Register, 2/6/2018)
Lawyers say eliminating court services at 30 of Iowa's 100 courthouses would result in delays and crowded courtrooms, affecting victims of crimes as well as those facing criminal charges.
State Court Administrator Todd Nuccio warned that consolidation would be necessary after the Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee voted to approve $52 million in mid-year cuts to the state's budget. About $4.8 million of that cut would fall on the judicial branch.
2/10/2018 update starts here.
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2/9/2018 update, "Based on population loss, Ringgold County is the #3 candidate for this Iowa court services consolidation proposal", starts here.
Ringgold County has lost 66.5% of its population since its 1900 peak.
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Related reading:
History of Mount Ayr and Ringgold County.
2/8/2018 update, "Based on population loss, Monroe County is the #2 candidate for this Iowa court services consolidation proposal", starts here.
Monroe County has lost 69% of its population since its 1910 peak.
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One of a number of YouTube videos offering land for sale in Monroe County.
Original 2/7/2018 post, "Based on population loss, Adams County is the top candidate for this Iowa court services consolidation proposal", starts here.
Adams County has lost nearly 73% of its population since its 1900 peak.
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Corning, located in Adams County, is the birthplace of Johnny Carson.
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UPDATE. Iowa counties with 50% or more population loss vote overwhelmingly for Trump. (11/14/2016)
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