Iowa lawmakers push ban on foreign ownership of farmland
Iowa legislators respond to an AP survey with a strong majority favor prohibiting foreign citizens or corporations from owning farmland. They warn devalued dollars and higher land prices benefit nonresidents, while some oppose a ban and urge better reporting and monitoring of ownership.
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Donald Binnebeese
D-Hinton
Stephen Bisenius
Cascade
U.S
Bert Priebe
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Ingwer Hansen
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Lucas DeKoster
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Iowa Officials Clarify Travel Advances and Rent Penalties
Public Instruction official says merged area employees cannot receive travel advances for anticipated expenses, citing Iowa Constitution as only permitting reimbursement. Assistant AG Julian Garrett notes usury law limits late rent penalties. oral leases cap at 5 percent, written leases align with banking limits. Cities adopting local building codes must enforce compliance via inspections under state law.
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Mills Christmas lighting display announced near Walker
The annual Mills display by Mr and Mrs Donald Mills is lit through the year end. A featured lighted windmill with bells can be seen for miles and several new items are added this year. The Mills home lies two miles west and one mile north of Walker.
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