Taxing rich amendment seen as step toward fairness
In Des Moines House vote tied 48 48 Republican Sonja Egenes broke party lines to back Minnette Doderer’s amendment requiring a minimum state income tax for wealthy Iowans. The plan, part of Gov. Ray’s priority bill, would raise 39 million over 18 months and align Iowa taxes with the federal system while favoring new machinery tax breaks.
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Johnson urges tax free IRAs in Iowa debate
Iowa Rep. Robert M.L. Johnson argues tax free retirement accounts for lawmakers and over 1,000 state employees. He notes state employees already use tax free deferred compensation and says extending the break to all Iowans should be considered amid broader federal changes to tax deferred plans.
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Teen to be tried as adult in Iowa case
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to review an order sending 16 year old Justin Blair Greiman to adult court on charges including first degree kidnapping first degree attempted murder and first degree sexual assault. He is jailed in Cerro Gordo County on 100000 bond after the Dec incident in Mason City involving an 18 year old woman. A trial date has not been set.
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Sears sale ad corrects free arm sew head claim
The Feb 3 Sears advertisement misstated that the free arm sewing head included a case. The case is not included and must be bought separately. An apology accompanies the correction for any inconvenience.
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Births fall 3.7 percent in Iowa in 1981
Iowa's births declined 3.7 percent to 46 041 live births in 1981 from 1980. Deaths held steady at 26 387 compared with 26 367 in 1980. Dissolutions of marriage rose 2.5 percent to 11 918, while marriages dropped 1.5 percent to 26 827.
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No foul play in Delaware County woman's death
An autopsy determined 65 year old Faye Bebee of Delaware died of natural causes. Initial officials suspected foul play due to a head bruise, but the medical examiner ruled the death natural and closed the case.
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