Iowa sales tax holiday boosts back to school shopping
Retailers in Iowa prepare two day sales tax free event for clothing and shoes under 100 dollars. Buyers will not pay state or local sales tax during Aug 4 to Aug 5. Exclusions include athletic wear, accessories, rental items, and certain protected goods. Officials note simple implementation and expect strong shopper traffic.
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Maharishi Center Developers Eye New City in Iowa
Fairfield Iowa developers affiliated with the Maharishi Center for Perfect Health and World Peace plan a potential new city. The 850 to 900 acre site could include Chalets on the Lake Rakmapura Park Hotel Raj Health and Wellness Spa and USA Global Link offices and homes. About 200 to 300 residents would be affected and a state board would review incorporation before a voter referendum.
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Iowa Environmental Commission Transfers Three Cases to Attorney General
The Iowa Environmental Commission sent three Eastern Iowa cases to the attorney general to pursue penalties. Gary Frana owed 6095 for a fish kill from manure-laden water at his Winneshiek County dairy. Albert Fleming faced 2000 for an unauthorized Volga River stream crossing in Clayton County. Dennis Sharkey Sr. owes 2250 for an administrative penalty tied to a demolition and salvage operation in Dubuque County.
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Quad City groups fight white supremacist leaflets spread
Quad City coalitions confront hate literature distribution in spring across North Park Mall parking lot Bettendorf stores and Augustana College Rock Island campus. ADL notes rising activity. National Alliance claims 1,500 nationwide members. SPLC says Iowa roots remain weak.
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Lawmaker on trial for harassing telephone calls
State Rep. Michael Cataldo admitted to a sheriff's deputy that he made sexually harassing calls but said charges would destroy his career. Trial began for the four term Democrat from Des Moines with prosecutors detailing calls to four women from late 1999 to mid January.
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Vilsack cites study on coupon plan for ethanol relief
Gov. Tom Vilsack says a DOT and management study finds no adverse impact on road projects from his plan to offer motorists a $10 ethanol coupon. He argues the program funds a $14 million loan from road use funds to ease high gasoline prices while GOP leaders warn of possible delays to highways.
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Nussle Launches Campaign Website for District 2 bid
Republican Rep Jim Nussle releases a campaign site www nussleforcongress org to post updates positions and event photos and to allow contact from voters He seeks a sixth term and faces challenger Donna Smith Dubuque County Supervisor Campaign items may be mailed to The Gazette or sent by fax or email to the Iowa newsroom.
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