Democrats vow to hold GOP accountable in Iowa session
Iowa House Minority Leader Jenifer Konfrst and Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner said Democrats will be active as they hold Republicans accountable and push legislation affecting property taxes flood insurance and school funding. They anticipate new members taking office Monday and aim to influence debates despite GOP supermajorities. They emphasized bipartisanship on issues like hands free driving and opioid funds while highlighting minority duties.
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TOTAL survey to measure financial well being of farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture is reissuing the TOTAL land tenure survey to update ownership, debt, income and demographics across all states. NASS will contact nonrespondents in February with results due in a summarized format on October 31 2025.
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U.S
Midwest
National Agricultural Statistics Service
NASS
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
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One Dead in Tama County Head-On Crash
A Tama County crash on Highway 21 near Dysart killed 19 year old Jason Williams of Dysart when his 2011 Volkswagen GTI collided head-on with a northbound 2018 Ford F150. The truck driver Mark Bagenstos, 62, of Evansdale and passenger Jeanne Bagenstos, 59, of Clutier, were injured and taken to Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
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Evansdale
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Emily.andersen
Thegazette
Court fines possible for Cedar Rapids council open meeting violation
Iowa Court of Appeals ruling leaves district judge to set fines for Cedar Rapids City Council members over a 2021 closed session interview for City Clerk Alissa Van Sloten. The panel previously allowed public release of the meeting recording but did not impose fines, citing attorney guidance. The latest decision reiterates fines may be up to 500 dollars for violations and 2500 for deliberate acts, with good faith exemptions.
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