Mission Group linked to Catholic Church wields family strain
The Love Holy Trinity mission splintered families in Iowa and beyond as members urged detachment from relatives and assets. Several parents report long separations from children who joined the group. archdiocese support lines include a monthly grief meeting in Dubuque.
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Bankruptcy law deters filings as means test misread by filers
Iowa bankruptcy attorneys report a drop in cases due to new reform law. The means test is poorly understood and affects few Iowa filers. A four member family with income over 65051 faces Chapter 13, prompting shift away from repayment plans.
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Iowa audit flags excessive salaries at Central Iowa job program
Iowa officials probe salary irregularities at the Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium after a state audit found CEO Ramona Cunningham earned 795,384 and COO John Bargman 767,575 over 30 months. Vilsack calls for leadership shakeup and accountability. Legislators debate warning notices and staff qualifications amid ongoing investigations.
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Local leaders back city option sales tax for relief
Marion Mayor John Nieland Hiawatha Mayor Tom Patterson and Robins Mayor Joel Miller urged support for a local-option sales tax as property tax relief and revenue for sewer projects They argued the pay-as-you-go approach avoids bonds and interest costs and would fund infrastructure with a two thirds to one third split between schools and cities The plan would shift some tax burden to nonresident shoppers while addressing debt and service needs
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