Lawmakers see little support for casino tax hike
Iowa leaders say Branstad's plan to raise casino taxes to 36 percent faces slim odds this year. Senators Bolkcom and Rep. Sands say tax hikes, including a gasoline tax, have little backing as they push for spending cuts and budget balance through negotiations.
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Superintendent denies plan to merge two Iowa districts
Superintendent Chris Hoover says there is no plan to merge South Winneshiek and Turkey Valley districts despite enrollment drops. Turkey Valley faces about 29 fewer students and 180000 in state aid loss. South Winneshiek about 15 fewer and 90000 in aid loss. Officials will review programming, retirements, and spending while considering shared staff to cut costs.
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Muscatine jail inmate charged in assault
Muscatine County Jail inmate Michael Scamp is charged with willful injury after assaulting fellow inmate Marty Stanbro. Stanbro endured seven hours of reconstructive surgery for severe facial injuries, including broken eye sockets and jaw, with teeth loss. Scamp fore is held on 50000 bond. Stanbro serving 135 days for driving while barred. Scamp serving 360 days for assault with a dangerous weapon.
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