After 56 years Vernie Boots retires as a school bus driver
Vernie Boots, 85, ends a 56 year career driving school buses in Mechanicsville after 56 years on the road and a lifetime of public service. He reflects on the eras of roads, roads and kids, and will be honored at an open house at North Cedar Elementary.
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GOP plan outlined for Iowa property tax relief
Republican leaders and Gov. Branstad announce House Study Bill 240 as a path to broad property tax relief. The bill targets rising taxes and the commercial residential tax gap, with subcommittee hearing set. Democrats express reservations while cities oppose revenue backfill language.
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Lawmakers oppose Harkin Institute plan at Iowa State
All 24 Republican state senators and 59 of 60 GOP House members signed a letter opposing the proposed Harkin Institute for Public Policy at Iowa State University. Rep Dan Huseman is recovering from a heart attack. The group backs Sen Sandra Greiner in voicing concerns as the Board of Regents weighs the plan this week.
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ISU Harkin Institute plan sparks regents objection
Capitol Digest reports a regents objection to naming the ISU institute after Sen. Tom Harkin due to concerns of political advantage for the ISU alumnus. Gov Branstad funds require paid leave repayment if convicted of a Class D felony. Lake Delhi board bills set trustee terms and bonding to aid flood dam restoration. Senator Dearden quips on deer tags wrap in bacon.
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