Charity show ticket sales raise questions in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Better Business Bureau reports several charities are sponsoring fundraising shows with tickets sold by paid telephone solicitors. Promoters handle sales, while donations beyond ticket cost may be tax deductible. Organizers say transparency is needed about how much supports non profits.
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Nancy Stevens
Cedar Rapids
Bob Andrews
Linn County
Marion
Andrews
Madison Avenue
Police Protective Associations
Paramount Theatre
Paramount
United Blind of Iowa
Veterans Coliseum
Internal Revenue Service
Nancy Clay
Better Business Bureau
Clay
Stan McClurg
Cedar Rapids Policeman’s Protective Association
Weilenhagen
BBB
Gibney
Bureau
Eberhart
Iowa Legislature Weighs Tax Hikes and Education Bills
In a busy session the Senate and House considered tax hikes to aid farmers and business, education funding changes, and bond restrictions. Key actions include a 36 12 vote to require Sept 1 school starts, tuition waivers for foreign exchange students, and a plan to fund special education with new budgeting rules. A 47 2 vote aligned with federal special education statutes, and a 49 0 paneled education bill set budgeting cuts procedures. The House moved to allow districts to seek federal funds to remove asbestos and provide 1 million for district programs. A two year state workers pact and calls for a 186 million tax hike for farmers and business were reported, with adjournment near midnight after the cigarette tax debate.
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Senate
Robert Burnett
Meredith Corp
House
Board of Regents
Branstad
Patrick Cavanaugh
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Cavanaugh
Senate Education Committee
Iowa
Supreme Court
Charles City
Senate Commerce Committee
Best spellers to compete in Peosta event
Best spellers from 31 schools join the ninth annual Northeast Iowa Regional Spelling Bee on March 2 at the NITI campus in Peosta. Seventh and eighth graders compete with top three from each school, and the five best move to the April 20 state bee in Des Moines. Keystone area education agency and NITI co sponsor with the Des Moines Register and Tribune. On this date in 1919 Oregon first taxed gasoline.
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Peosta
Northeast Iowa
Northeast Iowa Technical Institute
NITI
Peosia
Des Moines
Keystone Area Education Agency
Des Moines Register
Tribune
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Jim Weitenhagen
Marion Policeman’s Protective Association
Wellenhagen
Foundation II
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Association
Dave Eberhart
Marion Fire Fighters Association
John Taylor
Taylor
United Blind
Dave Silvia
United Blind Telephone Operation
Silvia
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ames
Hilton Coliseum
Don Avenson
Ways and Means
Terry Branstad
Oregon
Firestone
2Nd Ave
Cedar Ce
Across the Border
Canada
U.S
Lindale Mall
First Trust
Ely
N.E
N.W. Midtown
3Rd St. S.E. Ely
Dows St
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