Tax holiday boosts traffic at Iowa mall areas and stores
Retailers brace for heavy weekend crowds as back to school and college enrollments mix with the tax free weekend in Coralville and surrounding towns. Store managers expect long lines and plan extra cashiers while touting jeans and suits sales amid lingering tax weekend confusion.
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Tax Exempt Rules Under Iowans Holiday Confuse Shoppers
A reader question outlines which items are exempt from sales tax during Iowans holiday. Fur coats stoles corsets lingerie riding pants adult diapers overalls veils are exempt while backpacks computers and school supplies are not. The writer notes market confusion and cites Mulvey and written law.
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Far Larger Meat Ear Sculpture Stands Over Ton
Artist duo Steve and George showcase a 2 500 to 3 000 pound sculpture of meat ear material, 14 feet tall, using steel frames and 12 gauge plates. The piece required a crane for placement and hints at a future plan for more outdoor art if funds allow.
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Cedar Rapids rehabs flood damage as FEMA carves path
FEMA officials praise Cedar Rapids progress in flood recovery plans and damage assessments. A new flood recovery director handles coordination with FEMA and earlier post timing could have sped up the process. Challenges include environmental reviews and mold at the Paramount Theatre while buyout work for 117 properties nears approval with funds from federal grants and local taxes.
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Iowa City
Iowa economy struggles as floods skew unemployment data
Unemployment claims rise and Iowa indicators falter amid flood impact. New orders show a rare positive swing but two thirds of the gain linked to floods. June shows declines in manufacturing hours diesel use agricultural futures and stock prices tied to Iowa. Experts warn of a slow rebound and a possible jobless recovery with 43000 non farm jobs lost since June 2008 and a 6.2 percent unemployment rate.
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