What’s Allowed in Iowa Public Official Gifts and Receptions
A Marion resident asks what gifts public officials may accept and what is prohibited under Iowa law. The Gazette reviews Iowa Code ethics rules, legislative briefings, and ethics board FAQs, with input from lawmakers and lobbyists, to explain reporting requirements and enforcement.
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Chambers of Commerce
Iowa
Marion
The
Gazette
Iowa Code
Iowa House and Senate
Legislative Services Agency
Iowa League
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Iowa Senate
Iowa House
Iowa Statehouse
Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Customers foot bill as AI data centers use more power
Regular energy consumers shoulder higher costs as data center growth drives power use up. A June Monitoring Analytics report says data center load caused 174 percent of 2024 25 increased power costs totaling 9 billion, with PJM customers facing about a 25 monthly bill rise starting June 1. The study notes unprecedented data center growth requires new policy approaches and highlights energy use by AI firms like Amazon Meta and Microsoft.
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PJM
Washington, D.C
Amazon
Meta
Microsoft
Chatgpt
States Newsroom
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Virginia
Marion officials seek bond support for aquatics center
Marion officials outline a plan to replace the Willowood Park pool with a new aquatics center between 31st and 34th streets south of Munier Road. The project would require a voter approved bond with at least 60 percent support, as a 1987 pool nears total failure. A mailer and survey aim to gauge community backing and funding tolerance.
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Marion
Munier Road
Willowood Park
Aquatics Center
Kim Downs
Waters Edge Aquatic Design