Eastern Iowa cities receive state grants totaling millions
Gazette Des Moines Bureau reports 76 Iowa communities share 19.6 million in Community Development Block Grants for public works housing and economic projects. Eastern Iowa units receive funds ranging from 65 thousand to 350 thousand with 11.9 million in local matches.
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Linn tax deposits spark Iowa legislative debate
County treasurers clashed with school districts and cities over a proposed law to speed tax receipt deposits. Gerry Yeggy urged a bill mandating same day deposits, citing a Linn County court finding of 4.5 million dollars in uncashed checks. Treasurers warned timing and end of March and September deadlines make rapid processing impractical.
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Lottery funds for small business in Iowa debated
The Small Business Advisory Council urges the Legislature and the Iowa Development Commission to earmark lottery funds for local economic development. Chair Bob Kreamer warns against favoring big firms. Sen Art Small argues for growing existing Iowa businesses and boosting high tech via university links with venture capital.
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Limits on Iowa prison population survive plan defeat
A legislative committee rejected Gov. Branstad's push to end the state cap on prison population and recommended keeping the limit while loosening it. The panel raised the reduction period from 45 to 60 days and exempted paroled inmates from the count, potentially adding about 70 inmates.
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Branstad Blames Reagan in Farm Credit Crisis Response
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad criticizes federal handling of the farm credit crisis and blames President Reagan directly. He says Stockman and Block show insensitivity and calls for accountability at the top, while seeking a meeting with Reagan to discuss the crisis.
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