Iowa House debates flat tax option for state returns
Lawmakers weigh a retroactive flat tax for Iowa as eight-rate system remains in place. Supporters say simplicity helps middle class while opponents warn it benefits the wealthy and strains Department of Revenue systems. Senate Democrats skeptical amid concerns about tax equity and confusion.
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Iowa City diversity policy stirs debate across communities
Eastern Iowa districts weigh a proposed diversity policy aimed at socioeconomic balance and school capacity rules. The policy draws support from Iowa City officials while Coralville and North Liberty resist, fearing pupil shifts and stalled new high schools.
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Dear Abby column on wives initiating sex in marriage
A reader asks if women initiate sex with men. Dear Abby explains that some do, reasons vary from discomfort to hormonal changes or past experiences, and urges a frank talk and possible marriage counseling to improve the situation.
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Iowa prisons house large mentally ill inmate population
Iowa officials report about 2,589 of 8,333 prisoners in 2012 suffered serious mental illness tied to substance abuse. Many inmates also show mood, anxiety, or personality disorders. Experts say under supervision in communities, tens of thousands may need treatment, and better community services could reduce future prison admissions.
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Malinda Lamb
Sixth Judicial District
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Dedar Rapids
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Three Cedar Rapids residents face new charges in Iowa incident
The Log reports public safety and county attorney records show John E. DeMoss, 40, of Cedar Rapids, charged Sunday at Interstate 380 and Coldstream Avenue NE as a second offense and with driving while license barred. Mark Fitzgerald, 48, of Cedar Rapids, charged Sunday at Sherman Street and Miami Drive NE with license suspended. Becky M. Graham, 53, of Davenport, charged Sunday in the 1100 block of 14th and 15th Avenues Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
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Coldstream Avenue
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Sherman St
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Miami Drive
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Davenport
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15Th Avenue
Iowa and Illinois lottery results January 29
Illinois and Iowa draw results list multiple games with codes and numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening draws, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millions and jackpot figures. Jackpot values include Mega Millions at 12 million and Cash Game at 100000 dollars.
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