Governor Reynolds defends victim led disclosure of harassment case
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds emphasizes victims must tell their stories on their terms after firing David Jamison of the Iowa Finance Authority. She notes confidentiality concerns with a redacted written complaint, defending the victim’s control over public disclosure while urging support for all harassment survivors.
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Iowa Finance Authority
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Mount Trashmore Eco Fest inspires crowds at Cedar Rapids event
Community letters recount a bus ride to Mount Trashmore summit during Eco Fest with views, turkeys roaming, and a reflection on recycling. The piece shifts to critique of corporate funding in health and climate politics, naming tobacco, oil and gas, gun, and finance interests influencing policy and election funding in Iowa.
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Mount Trashmore
Kate Hawkins
Cedar Rapids
NRA
Trump officials push land transfers and offshore drilling favors
Froma Harrop argues Trump officials pursue land transfers to states and offshore drilling exemptions for allies, citing Montana exemp tions and Florida exemptions. She highlights Zinke's travel costs and door spending, suggesting payback risks and political self interest in environmental policy.
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Ryan Zinke
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Zinke
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Bureau of Land Management
America
Florida
Rick Scott
Scott
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Gulf Coast
California
New York
New England
South Carolina
Iowa City eyes opportunity zone tax breaks in 2017 act
Iowa City officials seek federal opportunity zone designation for 32 potential zones in the state, including two in Iowa City. The plan aims to spur investment in low income areas with capital gains tax incentives, while city metrics show low unemployment but high housing costs and significant poverty indicators near the proposed zones. Local leaders caution about cronyism but support targeted manufacturing and affordable housing potential.
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Congress
Iowa
Sov
Kim Reynolds
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Midwest
Towa City
Procter & Gamble
Kmart
International Automotive Components
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa City Area Development Group
Mark Nolte
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