Iowa tax cuts eyed to grow jobs and GDP in coming years
A Common Sense Institute Iowa study says recent tax cuts will create about 6,800 jobs next year and lift GDP by 1.72 billion over a decade. It notes SF 2442 lowers individual income tax to 3.8 percent in 2025 and accelerates further cuts, funded by a 2 billion general fund surplus and a 3.7 billion Taxpayer Relief Fund. Gov Reynolds sues disaster proclamation for northwest Iowa after severe weather. The report argues tax relief boosts economic activity even for households that pay no income tax, while critics warn of cuts to schools and services. The tornado in Sheldon caused minor damage with EF-0 winds and no injuries.
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Geese blamed for extra bacteria at Storm Lake beach
Iowa Department of Natural Resources found the water at Frank Starr Park on Storm Lake had about 50 times the bacteria level triggering a swim warning. City official Kim Waltman cited a heavy, growing goose population and geese feces as the likely cause.
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Iowa awards 5 million Civix contract for voter lists
Iowa moves to redesign its voter registration system with a five year 4.8 million contract given to Civix to supply voter registration election management and night reporting tools. State has not joined a new interstate compact since leaving ERIC in 2023. Primary election is today and general election is November 5.
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Bird flu hits 103000 turkeys in Cherokee County Iowa
The Iowa Department of Agriculture reports highly pathogenic avian influenza infected about 103,000 turkeys in Cherokee County. Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation to mobilize state resources for tracking, detection, containment, disposal and disinfection. The outbreak follows another in Sioux County involving about 4.2 million egg-laying hens. Wild birds are the suspected source. cattle infections are not yet confirmed in Iowa.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa Capital Dispatch
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