Housing Iowa Conference heads to Cedar Rapids
Dave Jamison notes the 2017 Housing Iowa Conference will be Sept 6 8 at the DoubleTree Cedar Rapids. About 800 housing pros and community leaders will explore affordable housing impacts on education health and property values and discuss resources forecasting needs and best practices. The Iowa Finance Authority funds programs and mortgages to expand affordable homes across Iowa. Jamison invites attendance with details at HousingIowaConference.com.
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Letter from Nebraska eclipse watchers on a country road
A Omaha couple recounts viewing the August eclipse from a gravel road near Wilber Nebraska nine miles west. They describe the long trip of 820 miles over three days costing 250 dollars with three traffic jams for two and a half minutes of total darkness, and praise the experience as a logical choice.
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Vote yes for Linn-Mar school bond
A local appeal urges residents to support the 2017 Linn-Mar school bond citing growing student population and ongoing construction. The notice frames the bond as essential to provide space for learning and teaching through new facilities and classrooms.
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Excelsior Middle School faces overcrowding sparking Yes vote call
A community meeting and tour at Excelsior Middle School invites residents to see overcrowded conditions where classrooms, offices, and work areas share space. Supporters urge a Yes vote on September 12 or by early absentee ballots to fund needed improvements for LM Students.
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GOP push to block state online gambling runs on Adelson ties
Veronique de Rugy notes Republicans push to stop intrastate online gaming and lottery sales, aiming to curb state efforts with language linked to Sheldon Adelson. She cites a 2011 DOJ memo and possible actions by Rep. Charlie Dent and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, arguing the moves contradict federalist ideals and urge focus on tax reform and health care instead.
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Beyond Solar program questioned by Iowa resident columnist
Becky Stanfield argues Alliant’s Beyond Solar in Iowa is a costly premium plan that targets higher income customers and diverts funds from new community solar projects. She calls for fair pricing, broad access, and state policy to expand solar options for all Iowans.
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