Cedar Rapids man to take skateboards to Cuba amid travel curbs
Cedar Rapids resident Jason Everett plans a Wednesday trip to Cuba to deliver skateboards to disadvantaged youths, a venture squeezed by new Trump Cuba travel rules that restrict people to people visits and ban spending in military controlled enterprises. Local observers say the policy marks a shift away from Obama era openness, with concerns raised by agricultural and veteran community members.
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Nate Sherwood
EduSkate
Sherwood
Iowa budget shortfall set to worsen under tax credits pain
Iowa faces a rising shortfall as the 2017 budget, already trimmed by 118 million in cuts and 131 million in IOUs, worsens by 104 million beyond downgraded expectations. Gov. Reynolds cites authority to take 50 million from reserves while lawmakers mull a possible special session this year. Democrats fault tax credits and out-of-state payments.
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Sioux City
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Fireworks accident injures mother and newborn in Swisher
A cannon misfire at a Swisher home fireworks display injured Margaret Limkemann and her one month old daughter Aria. Both were hospitalized at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with burns and trauma, Aria flown by helicopter and Limkemann by ambulance. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. Saturday at 1455 Curtis Bridge Rd NE.
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Cedar Rapids
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Swisher
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University of Iowa
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Fourth of July sparks recall Iowa ban history
In Spencer and Remsen, memories of a long ban linger as Iowa allows home fireworks for the first time since 1938. The governor and lawmakers ended the statewide ban this year, while enabling cities and counties to opt out. Local attention focuses on new rules and the upcoming holiday displays.
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