Iowa lawmakers push funding and rules for veterans and safety
Iowa Governor Reynolds and bipartisan lawmakers vow to boost veteran aid with 500000 more for the Veterans Home Ownership program and continued use of 500000 annually from the Iowa Lottery to aid veterans. They seek to raise the Veterans Trust Fund to 75 million and expand property tax relief and veteran courts while advancing tougher penalties for assaults on officials. The package also covers school meal dye bans and related education impacts.
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Two arrested in Cedar Rapids child sex crime operation
Two men were arrested in Cedar Rapids as part of a police operation to target sex crimes against children. Joshua Rahn of Burlington and Kevin Cox of Hiawatha faced charges including sexual exploitation of a minor and prostitution. The Mobile Asset Team ran decoy profiles on dating apps to catch predators, leading to surveillance, traffic stops, and warrants. Rahn and Cox faced initial court appearances with Rahn held on bond and Cox released on own recognizance.
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