Cities shrinking as disbanding grows in small Iowa towns
The Gazette notes a rising trend of city disbandments driven by finances and low participation. Center Junction transferred about $10,000 to Jones County after dissolving, while Mount Union and Luther considered closures amid tight budgets.
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Iowa moderates seek impactless path as Cruz lingers in Iowa
Iowa moderates worry a Cruz caucus win without a nomination would push parties to favor New Hampshire and beyond, signaling Iowa’s conservative base may limit future moderate campaigns. Analysts note advertising shifts and continued reticence among moderates to contest Iowa retail politics.
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