Iowa Legislature Eyes Property Taxes and Immigration
Iowa lawmakers will tackle property tax relief and illegal immigration during a shortened week. Senate leaders plan quick passage of a small property tax relief measure funded by a $1.2 million windfall from a Palo nuclear plant sale. House Democrats prepare a crackdown plan on employers hiring illegals while Republicans push broader tax concerns and a veteran job protection measure amid Culver’s $6.4 billion budget and a planned evening budget review session.
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Mason City man faces murder charge in his mother’s death
Mason City resident Jordan Johnson, 23, is charged with first degree murder in the killing of his mother Rita Seely, 49. He was held in Cerro Gordo County Jail as autopsy was set at the State Medical Examiners Office in Ankeny.
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Grassley to press televangelist questions with new letters
Senator Grassley plans another round of letters to Christian television ministries demanding answers on spending and governance. Democratic aides say cooperation benefits ministries, amid evangelical criticism of the probe's reach.
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Carrington Delivers Locker Room Humor at Paramount
Rodeny Carrington wowed a near sellout Cedar Rapids crowd at the Paramount Theatre with risqué stand up and songs. The 39-year-old comedian mocked weather, marriage, church, and gender, then invited female audience participation with risqué performances and crowd engagement.
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Eko recalls King’s high standard amid civil rights conflict
Seaport ethics professor Eko reflects on the civil rights era and Martin Luther King Jr to illustrate why free speech mattered for the movement. He notes frightening ordinary people and a lasting lesson that struggle accompanies worthy gains, urging evaluation of character over skin color. He credits King’s standard and calls for ongoing proof of its truth.
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America
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