Tornadoes Rip Through North Linn County Campsite
Steve Gravelle reports three tornadoes spotted in north Linn County near Pinicon Ridge County Park. David Mason watches as his camping trailer is displaced by the storm and his son's trailer remains missing among uprooted trees and debris.
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Weather Damage Strikes Pinicon Ridge Campground
Eastern Iowa saw violent weather Sunday with downed trees at Flying Squirrel Campground Pinicon Ridge near Central City. No injuries were reported though a camper’s dog was killed. eight to ten campers remained as others left. Park ranger Aaron Batchelder provided details.
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Johnson County sales tax debate polarizes voters over regressivity
In Johnson County the local option sales tax proposal sparks disagreement over its impact on low income residents. Roberta Till-Retz and Joe Ritz oppose the tax citing its regressivity while flood victim Steve McGuire supports it as aid for recovery. If approved the 7 percent rate would apply four years starting July 1, with a simple majority needed.
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Iowa 2009 session backs big budget and bonds
Des Moines reports the 2009 Iowa Legislature ended a 105 day session by approving a federally aided 6.2 billion dollar budget for 2010 and authorizing an 830 million dollar bonding plan for rebuilding and job creation. Senate leader Gronstal hailed the move as a path to recovery and job growth for 88,000 Iowans despite recession while Republicans warned of long term debt.
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Cedar Rapids man to visit Bahrain prince on education program anniversary
Jon Reynolds travels from Cedar Rapids to Bahrain to mark the 10th anniversary of the International Scholarship Program. The crown prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa leads the program funding up to 60 students with up to six years of tuition and living expenses. Reynolds, once the prince’s high school counselor, calls the initiative the most wonderful program in the world.
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