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CSPS fundraiser dispute stirs Cedar Rapids mayor race
A nonprofit fundraiser event linked to Amara Andrews draws scrutiny over potential 501(c)3 political advocacy. CSPS cancels the event after concerns from Mayor Hart and Monica Vernon, while Andrews defends the group's artistic mission and calls for clear nonprofit policies. Local officials weigh hotel motel tax funding and ARP allocations to sustain nonprofits amid campaign tensions.
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Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
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