Iowa faces quick impact from federal shutdown
A funding failure could halt first time Social Security payments veteran benefits and disability checks. Senator Harkin warns federal offices including USDA facilities would close delaying farming information. National Guard personnel may drop to about half as the shutdown affects pay and services.
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Government Shutdown Impacts Federal Services
Several federal services would halt in a shutdown with delays to tax refunds on paper returns and first time Social Security checks. Passport applications would not be processed and USDA Extension offices shut. FHA backed home loans would be delayed.
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Redistricting Hearing Raises Corridor Split Concerns
Eastern Iowans at Kirkwood Cedar Rapids and satellite locations voiced worry about splitting Johnson and Linn counties between districts. The plan keeps much of the current 2nd District but shifts Cedar Rapids to Davenport, pairing Rep. Loebsack with Braley in the same district if he moves. Attendees urged branding Cedar Rapids Iowa City and floated property tax sharing.
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Police guarding slain deputy’s body and funeral
Officers keep a 24 hour vigil over Sgt. Eric Stein’s body as hundreds of peace officers from across Iowa prepare to attend his funeral in Keokuk County. Sheriff Dewey Hildebrandt says the large gathering is the right tribute for a fallen brother. Investigators say Stein was shot Monday as he and others approached the suspect’s home. the suspect was later killed by a state patrol unit.
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Visitation for Sgt Eric Stein at Sigourney High School
Visitation is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sigourney Junior Senior High School for Keokuk County Sheriff Sgt. Eric Stein. Services follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the same school with burial in Springfield Cemetery near Delta.
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