Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron bids farewell after 18 years
Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron delivered the annual State of the County address calling it bittersweet as she prepares to retire at year end. The event at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center drew about 150 attendees and was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Linn County. Barron highlighted road funding, property tax relief outside cities, regional mental health and development disability services, flood protections for May's Island, and ongoing Highway 100 extension and Cedar Crossing Casino projects. She noted possible changes to the sheltered workshop program due to federal rules and referenced $800,000 in anticipated annual tax revenue if a state gaming license is approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
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Indicted for Slayings of Parents on Meskwaki Settlement
A 25 year old man, Gordon Lasley Jr., is indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of first degree murder in the February 5 slayings of his parents, Gordon Lasley Sr. and Kim Lasley, at their Meskwaki Settlement home. He faces life in prison if convicted.
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Union Bar faces loss of 21-only exemption in Iowa City
Iowa City's Union Bar may lose its 21-only exemption after police data shows rising underage alcohol citations. Police Chief Sam Hargadine revoked the entertainment venue designation, prompting a 10 day window for owners to appeal. Co-owner George Wittgraf says an appeal will be filed while continuing 19 and older shows during the process.
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Iowa House may take up gas tax amendment in 2024 session
State Rep. Byrnes filed a House amendment to cut the per gallon fuel tax and add a 5 percent wholesale excise tax, aiming for about a 10 cent per gallon consumer increase. The plan seeks funding to address a $215 million backlog of critical DOT repairs. House and Senate party balance discussed for passage.
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