Iowa lawmakers weigh security measures after Arizona shooting
Lawmakers across Iowa address safety at public events and consider stronger security. Rep Bruce Braley and Sen Chuck Grassley stress continuing outreach to constituents while evaluating district office security and possible gun restrictions near officials. Some call for civil discourse, others defend free speech amid security concerns.
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Cedar Rapids voters urged to back flood protection tax plan
A city poll shows 44 percent definitely and 22 percent somewhat support a 20 year local option tax extension for flood protection if funds also repair streets. Mayor Corbett backs using half the revenue for flood protection and half for streets as part of a stated plan to match federal funds.
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Outgoing revenue director named state consumer advocate
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller appointed Rod Schuling as the state consumer advocate. The Des Moines resident, 55, will serve in an acting capacity until his four year term begins May 1, with Senate confirmation required. Schuling is a former assistant attorney general and a certified public accountant.
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Zodiac signs shift sparks tattoo fret in Iowa woman
Kristina Detling of Cedar Rapids frets after a proposed zodiac realignment would move her Scorpio tattoo to Libra. Spirit Wolf of Spirits Journey says birth time fixes a person’s sign. changes would apply to those born later.
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Local sales tax survey on flood protection support
A Victory Enterprises poll of 400 Davenport households asks residents if they favor extending a one cent city sales tax for 20 years to fund flood protection with federal aid. A second question adds reducing property taxes and street repairs to the tax use.
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