King downplays run for Iowa governor says broader footprint sought
U S Rep Steve King, amid talk of a gubernatorial bid, downplays chances while aiming to raise his profile beyond western Iowa. He says Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage affects him only by degree and will not dictate a run. He plans continued pro-family advocacy and statewide fundraising to broaden his reach.
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Senate approves tax incentives for damaged Iowa properties
Iowa Senate passes Senate File 457 to aid disaster areas. It creates revitalization zones with up to five years tax abatement on improvements in declared disaster regions and expands bonding authority. The plan allows tax recalibration to 2007 assessments, up to 100 percent of increased value abated, and adds a state housing tax credit for affordable multifamily units. It details a 2011 start window and 2016 incentive end date, plus 30 year bonds and disaster recovery bonds.
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Iowa Promotes Summer Travel With Powerball Tie In
Iowa officials, the Iowa Tourism Office, and the Iowa Lottery launch a staycation push for summer. Partners include Iowa Speedway Newton Honey Creek Resort Moravia Adventureland Altoona Riverboat Twilight Le Claire Dubuque Kings Pointe Storm Lake and more with May start and rotating Powerball offers to lure residents to local attractions.
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ATV rollover kills girl 11 in Red Oak field
Courtney Marie Leming, 11, of Red Oak, died after an ATV rolled during the ride and threw her and 11 year old Morgan Leslie McFarland from the vehicle. Morgan suffered serious injuries and both were not wearing helmets. A separate Algona case: George Bennett, 60, arraigned May 11 on murder for hire charges tied to an alleged plot against his wife. He is jailed on $250,000 bond.
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Electrical blaze blamed for Hampton fatal fire
State officials said a February Hampton fire that killed 25 year old Mackenzie Blandau and 22 month old Luis Garcia was likely caused by an electrical problem. The blaze on February 14 left both victims dead from smoke inhalation.
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Iowa to create flood center with 1.3 million funding
The Iowa Legislature funds a University of Iowa flood center through the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund. The center aims to provide tools to assess local flood risk, overlay maps with hydrological data, and offer real time guidance to manage river flows and mitigate future floods. Public access includes online flood inundation maps and forecast data.
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Cedar Rapids
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Engagements and weddings notice details requested
The Gazette invites readers to submit engagement and wedding notices with contact options The Gazette provides phone numbers for forms and details. Submitters can call 319 368 8873 or 1 800 397 8212 for assistance and official forms to prepare a write up.
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