Senate expands tax referendum option for cities and counties
DES MOINES Iowa Senate approved an amendment allowing cities and counties to ask voters to raise property tax rates even if the maximum is in effect. The move targets funding squeezed budgets as a House bill aims to shield commercial property with tax relief and credits while warning of shifted burdens to homeowners farmers and renters. The measure would require simple majorities for one year and faces House debate with valuation limit changes looming.
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Iowa Senate faces slow week in 68th General Assembly
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate advanced only one measure in week three, a solar access bill rejected by the House, while debate began on a property tax equalization plan. The House and Senate clash over 6 percent versus 4 percent valuation increases as conference talks loom. The session also moved several topics including truck size rules, marijuana penalties, products liability, and parimutuel betting ahead of further debate.
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Lura proposes curbs on gifts to officials in ethics reform bid
Des Moines A Republican legislator Rep. Mick Lura calls for a compromise on Iowa gift and bribery law. He says current rules create unjust criminal liability and favors lobbyists with money. His plan bans gifts of food and drink at gatherings with more than three officials and urges subdivisions to adopt gift reporting policies.
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Malpractice suit filed against surgeon and Mercy Hospital
Sheryl J. and Steve C. Schwab sue Cedar Rapids surgeon Robert Y. Netolicky and Mercy Hospital in Linn District Court for alleged negligence during surgery on October 12 1978. The claim states a lap pad was left in the wife and hospital staff failed to account for pads used.
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Cedar Rapids
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Highway 18 relocation approved in Clayton County
Federal approval grants a four mile section of Highway 18 relocation in Clayton County Iowa beginning two miles west of McGregor and extending to a Mississippi River bridge at Marquette. The project costs six million dollars and is slated to start in 1985.
Mexico Sells Southwest Lands to U S for 15 Million
On this date in 1848 the United States acquired Texas New Mexico Arizona and California under a treaty with Mexico the sale valued at 15 million dollars.
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IRS extends Saturday phone help for tax questions Iowa wide
The IRS announces toll free help lines will operate Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Des Moines toll free 284 4850. statewide 1 800 362 2600. Walk in offices stay closed weekends. callers should have tax records ready if more information is needed.
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Taxpayer Service
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Iowa
Des Moines
No to IDOT funds for Cedar Rapids ground center
The Iowa Legislature subcommittee rejected a 1 million dollar supplemental appropriation for ground transportation centers in Cedar Rapids Davenport and Sioux City delaying phase two construction. Cedar Rapids faces potential funding gaps as phase one remains funded with 2.1 million federal 177 700 state and 349 610 local. officials vow to pursue remaining 641 700 allocation while other centers compete for scarce state funds.
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Bikeways Committee Set To Review City Trails
The Operation Bikeways Committee will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Sub-committee reports on bike path development education and support will be heard. The 15 member citizen panel was named by the City Council to study possible city trails and meets monthly.
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