Obama to Visit University of Iowa Next Week
President Obama is expected to visit the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Wednesday for an official White House event. The trip would be his second to Iowa this year as a battleground state amid fundraising in Des Moines the day prior and continuing campaign activity with Michelle Obama and the Obama Victory Fund.
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Iowa Legislature Faces Key Bills Before 2012 Adjournment
With less than a week left in the 2012 session, Iowa lawmakers juggle funding for fiscal 2013, K-12 mandates, higher education financing, and Medicaid related mental health dollars. A conference between House Republicans and Senate Democrats aims to bridge gaps, while a multiyear teacher prep and pay revamp seeks compromise on testing, grades, curriculum, and online learning.
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Property tax reform aimed at relief for business sector
Republicans and Democrats push a multiyear plan to ease commercial and industrial taxes. Branstad and GOP lawmakers seek to cut commercial property tax from 100 percent to 60 percent over eight years with backfill to cities and counties. Democrats propose a state tax credit targeting about four fifths of commercial owners without shifting costs to residents. Senator Gronstal says a resolution is near.
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Iowa to redesign mental health system statewide with regional delivery
Lawmakers push to transform Iowa county based mental health care into a statewide framework with regional administration and local delivery. Republicans agree to restore sunsetting county property tax levies generating about 125 million annually for services. Negotiators report progress amid funding differences.
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Dick Clark Legacy Shaped Memories Beyond TV
Associated Press reviews Dick Clark's impact from dance moves to New Year’s Eve celebrations. He built a TV empire through Dick Clark Productions and influenced music and entertainment culture for generations. His nickname and business acumen underscored a lasting media footprint that shaped memories for Americans.
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