Fire ravages downtown Vinton businesses
A Thursday night blaze destroyed at least three downtown Vinton businesses, gutting Michael & Dowd Furniture and Appliances and damaging adjacent stores. Fire crews fought frigid conditions into Friday, with no injuries reported as engineers assess stability and cause.
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Benton County Title Company
Michelle McCann
Chuck Juhl
McCann
Michael & Dowd Furniture and Appliances
E. Fourth St
Clingman Pharmacy
Fischer Law Firm
Vinton Fire Department
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Flu claims 20 more Iowans deaths raise season total
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 20 additional deaths from influenza, bringing the statewide total to 97 for the season. No pediatric deaths reported locally, while nationwide 63 deaths under 18 are recorded. Hospitalizations for flu-like illness reach a high since 2010 CDC tracking began. The H3N2 strain remains dominant and dangerous across ages.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Federal Agency
Fed
Eral
Washington Post
Iowans to gain 1.8 billion in federal tax cuts in 2018
Iowa tax experts estimate residents will save about 1.775 billion in federal taxes for 2018, with average cuts varying by income. Higher state taxes due to deductibility laws could offset some benefits, totaling about 373 million over three years.
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Des Moines
Town's family planning spending low signals service gaps
Erin Jordan reports the Gazette notes Town has used only 6 percent of its half year budget for a new Family Planning Program. Advocates warn reduced spending suggests fewer services and access for women. Iowa DHS released enrollment and spending figures in response to a records request.
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Family Planning Council of Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Services
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