Iowa House Republicans weighing 15 percent across the board tax cut
The Des Moines Gazette reports House Republicans near agreement on a 15 percent income tax cut and a tax amnesty plan to collect past-due taxes. Leaders cite possible as much as a 20 percent cut, with $310 million in savings and a $40–$45 million amnesty haul from past due taxes. The Ways and Means Committee also backs a $45 million reduction in the inheritance tax.
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Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
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Ways and Means
Borushaski Convicted in Double Iowa State Fair Killings
Rodney Borushaski was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder for the August 12 1996 killings of Bobie and Marilyn Blewer at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The crime was planned to inherit the couple’s money. Borushaski faces life without parole.
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Marilyn Blewer
the Blewers
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Jada Blewer
Jamie
Missouri
Jeremy Sneed
Sneed
Brewers
Death penalty debate opens in Iowa with limited bill
Iowa lawmakers weigh a limited death penalty as Gov Branstad outlines a proposal for executions. Senate panel chair Andy McKean calls the plan too close to call while House supporters and opponents prepare to push their positions in a polarized 29-21 Senate GOP majority.
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DES Moines
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McKean
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Indianola man found guilty of murder
Jerry Lee Proctor, 25, of Indianola was convicted of murdering Patricia Howlett, 38, mother of two, who disappeared November 16, 1994. Proctor faces life without parole after DNA tied him to the victim while he claimed he was kidnapped and coerced to commit the crime.
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Seminar links daylight shortage to sadness and SAD
Gazette report notes reduced daylight can trigger seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Architect Paul Manuel discusses light therapies and full spectrum lighting at a 7 p.m. workshop at St. Luke's Center for Health and Well-Being 810 First Ave NE. Trilby Sedlacek adds a herbology intro. $10 fee. preregistration via 369-8161 by Friday.
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