Eliminate tax exemption for large Iowa credit unions
Guest column argues ending the federal income tax exemption for large credit unions could raise about 2 billion annually. Steve Goodenow, Iowa Bankers Association chair, cites growing assets, competition with banks, and a misalignment with original mission as reasons to revoke the exemption. He notes only 31 percent of credit union customers are low to moderate income.
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Gazette history and Verne Marshall role highlighted in letters
Readers reflect on the Cedar Rapids Gazette birth in 1888 and Verne Marshall’s influence as a Pulitzer winning editor and No Foreign War Committee head. One letter argues for a Cedar Rapids casino citing economic and tax benefits amid local concerns.
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Credit unions offer choice over bank profits in Iowa
Patrick S. Jury argues credit unions give Iowa consumers better rates and lower fees as not-for-profit member owned institutions. He notes tax hikes on credit unions would raise costs for members, urging banks to halt anti credit union rhetoric and support consumer interests.
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America
Iowa
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Iowa City schools split by two linked issues on ballot
A local column argues that Iowa City by district, the revenue purpose statement and a proposed diversity policy sit on Tuesday night’s ballot. The author notes borrowing against future sales tax to fund new schools could ease equitable enrollment and support neighborhood schools, reducing long-standing segregation tensions.
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