Community briefs span pool reopenings adoptions and events
Marion pool will reopen Monday after vandalism drained and cleaned the water. Iowa City center offers cat and kitten adoptions through August with updated fees and inclusive vaccines, microchip, and spay/neuter. Cedar Rapids hosts K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool August 12–13 with $15 registration and volunteer needs. UnityPoint Stroke Survivor Retreat set for August 19 at Duck Creek Lodge Davenport. free but requires registration.
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Bever Park Pool
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Northwest Recreation Center
11Th St. NW
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Mare
K9cola. Org
UnityPoint
Duck Creek Lodge
Davenport
Iowa Lottery Draws and Jackpot Update
Friday results include Pick 3 Midday 9 9 7 and Evening 0 0 5, Pick 4 Midday 8 9 9 8 and Evening 9 5 1 7. Mega Millions numbers 9 17 25 63 71 and Mega Ball 4. Jackpot grows to 323 million dollars.
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Sales tax holidays face scrutiny as states weigh costs
States like Iowa and Texas offer tax free shopping on back to school items and gadgets but critics say holidays are regressive and miss the hoped economic boost. Proponents argue they aid brick and mortar stores while economists note modest savings and mixed state finances.
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New York
Liberal Institute On Taxation and Economic Policy
Texas
Missouri
Virginia
Charley Ballard
Michigan State University
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Holly Sipes
Columbus Junction
J.C. Penney
Cedar Rapids
Georgia
Wesley Tharpe
Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Register
Tharpe
Georgia State University
Bill Rennie
Retailers Association of Massachusetts
Liberal Step Group
The
Tax Foundation
Iowa STEM Council co-leader named for Governor Reynolds
Roger Hargens of Accumold in Ankeny is named co-chair of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, succeeding Dr. Chris Nelson. Hargens brings a global view and spearheaded initiatives like the Accumold Scholars program with DMACC and the state, plus serves on multiple state boards. Gasoline and diesel prices rise in Iowa as propane holds steady and home heating oil climbs. SBA disaster aid approved for seven Iowa counties with loans available to homeowners renters and businesses affected by July storms and floods.
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Iowa
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Accumold
Ankeny
Kim Reynolds
Chris Nelson
Kemin Industries
Reynolds
Hargens
Des Moines Area
State of Iowa
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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Bremer
Buchanan
Butler
Chickasaw
Fayette
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