Iowa Senate advances tourism grant to woo major events
Senate File 621 would create a 15 million dollar fund to match up to 50 percent of costs for nonprofits promoting bidding on large events. The plan targets PGA NFL NBA NCAA concerts and conventions expanding Iowa's appeal against states with similar programs. Local leaders cite Illinois success examples and the potential to attract NCAA golf regional events to Iowa venues.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Carrie Koelker
Rogersville
PGA
NFL
NBA
NCAA
Taylor Swift
Kinnick
Koelker
Iowa Economic Development Authority Board
Rock Island
Moline
Illinois
Herrell
Tpc Deere Run
Silvis
Davenport
Bettendorf
Reynolds signs disaster relief and aid program in Iowa
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a package directing 13.6 million from the Economic Emergency Fund to the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program to aid Iowans hit by spring 2024 floods and 125 tornadoes. The measure creates the Natural Hazard Mitigation Financing program and boosts funding for the Nuisance Property and Abandoned Building Fund and the Iowa Finance Authority for disaster claims. House File 988 would allow tax-advantaged catastrophe savings accounts, with limits tied to policy premiums, and Senate File 288 provides pregnancy accommodations and leaves for pregnant students at public universities. The bills pass the House unanimously and await Senate final approval after an amendment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Iowa Finance Authority
Senate
Tracy Ehlert
Dcedar Rapids
Ehlert
Bob Henderson
Sioux City
Residency Rule Heads to Governor for Iowa Medical Students
Legislation to require 80 percent of students entering University of Iowa medical and dental residency programs to be Iowa residents or educated in Iowa colleges moves to Gov. Kim Reynolds. Supporters say it curbs the physician shortage by keeping graduates in-state. critics doubt the approach. House File 516, approved by both chambers, includes criteria tying applicants to Iowa birth, schooling, family ties, residency, or rural background, plus stated interest in practicing in Iowa after graduation.
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Iowa
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House
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Roadwork closes portion of 42nd Street in Cedar Rapids
Ongoing construction on 42nd Street NE will close a stretch from east of River Ridge Road to west of Blue Jay Drive for about 10 weeks. Wells Fargo access remains, Twin Pines Golf Course stays open. Detour sent drivers via Edgewood Road Glass Road and Blue Jay Drive. Lane reductions stay until early June. The $4.3 million project includes patching replacement sewer and water lines sidewalk ADA ramps.
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42Nd Street
River Ridge Road
Blue Jay Drive
Wells Fargo
Twin Pines
Edgewood Road
Glass Road
River Ridge Drive
Pine View Drive
Weing Road
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