Chamber Eyes State Film Incentives For Iowa Productions
Cedar Rapids officials push for a film incentives package to attract moviemaking, arguing Iowa shows strong local investment in The Final Season and neighboring states offer tax breaks. Bureau members plan to meet legislators to revive the proposal, citing local interest and potential economic impact.
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Nussle lauds Coralville hotel project as model
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Jim Nussle praised Coralville for opening the 280-bed Marriott Coralville Hotel and Conference Center nine days ago. He called it a long term redevelopment model, part of a city private sector partnership, with $35 million for the hotel and $20 million for parking and infrastructure. He urged state aid only after clear local leadership and decisions on Earthpark plans.
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Culver Campaign Stops Across Eastern Iowa This Weekend
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chet Culver continues his Back-to-School tour with Saturday stops at Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids North Central Junior High North Liberty Maquoketa High School and Wyoming Fair Grounds. Sunday events include Carter House Elker Waukon Decorah and Oelwein venues. Republican Jim Nussle noted.
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Culver running mate presses budget attack in Cedar Rapids
Patty Judge, running mate for Chet Culver, calls a Republican budget critique disingenuous and argues Jim Nussle and Leonard Boswell face the same fiscal questions. The Cedar Rapids stop highlighted videos showing Lamberti's budget criticisms and Culver's plan to fund startups. Judge's appearance emphasizes fiscal responsibility in the campaign.
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Ottumwa man convicted of threats to judge
Christopher O. Myers, 41, of Ottumwa, was found guilty by a federal jury in Des Moines on threats sent from Leavenworth prison to U.S. District Judge Linda Reade in Cedar Rapids. Sentencing set for Sept. 5. maximum penalty 20 years.
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IRS challenges Social Security numbers at EDS center
About 100 temporary workers at Electronic Data Systems in Des Moines failed to show for work after officials questioned their Social Security numbers. The 900 person Iowa operation includes 400 at the distribution center. workers are said to be employed by the Detroit based Kelly Agency. Tim Counts of ICE declined to comment on possible action.
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Deployed Iowa Soldiers May Vote Electronically
Des Moines Iowa soldiers deployed abroad can request and cast absentee ballots electronically under new rules announced by state and local election officials. Polli Brunelli, head of voter assistance programs at the ...
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Carjacking hostage sues over police shooting
Kris tian Harrod of Council Bluffs has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by Council Bluffs police after he and two others were held hostage during a carjacking. He says officers shot him while trying to rescue hostages.
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Clarion Mayor Resigns After Assault Conviction
Clarion Mayor John Ofstethun resigns following a conviction for assault involving inappropriately touching a female police dispatcher. City Administrator Vicky Boyington accepted the resignation on Wednesday. Sentencing for the criminal charge is set for Sept. 6.
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