Fire destroys historic downtown building as community rallying to rebuild
Firefighters forced evacuation at a 1900s bank building in downtown Jones County. Two tenants were treated for severe smoke inhalation and later released. The Lawrence Community Center collects clothing for victims while Kiner Wortman reports all 25 Jones County artists and the artist’s classes lost their space. The assessors value the structure at about 33000 dollars as crews assess rebuild costs. The owner hopes to reopen and rebuild with community support.
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Shada
Lawrence Community Center
E. Main St
Kiner Wortman
Jones County
Grant Wood Art Gallery
Starlighters II
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Jones County Assessor
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Vinnie van Vine
Daly Creek Winery
Anamosa
KC Kiner Wortman
Iowa task force urges parity for beer wine and spirits rules
The group led by Steve Larson and Debi Durham recommends aligning regulations across breweries wineries and distilleries to spur growth while maintaining health and safety. Proposals include streamlined licensing and limited expansion of off premises retail with careful stakeholder vetting.
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Steve Larson
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Larson
Robert Bailey
Bailey
Governor’s Office
Debi Durham
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa
Durham
University of Iowa cuts scholarships amid funding squeeze
Lawmakers debate UI funding after Bruce Harreld confirms removal of several non merit scholarships to cover an $8 million state takback. Upmeyer and Rastetter clash over impact and potential restoration as Democrats call for additional UI support.
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University of Iowa
Upmeyer
Board of Regents
Bruce Rastetter
Terry Branstad
Regent
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Rastetter
Speaker Upmeyer
Senate
Rob Hogg
Dcedar Rapids
University
Hogg
Harreld
Iowa lawmakers weigh death penalty for kidnappers and rapists
Six Republican senators introduced a measure to extend capital punishment to cases where kidnapping, rape, and murder occur. supporters say it deters the crime and aligns penalties with severity, while opponents warn against rushing such a major change and cite past debates on the death penalty.
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Jake Chapman
Adel
Rick Bertrand
Sioux City
Chapman
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Senate Judiciary
Mittee
Iowa
Jesseta Gage
Roger Bentley
Gage
Zaun
Pam Jochum
Dubuque
Jochum
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