Olson May Run for U.S. House After Step Down
Iowa House and Democratic Party chairman Tyler Olson will step down and explore a run for the U.S. House or governor. North and South Korea call off talks a day before they were to begin after failing to agree on attendees.
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Community flag concert marks 195th anniversary
Friday features a flag celebration with a concert and parade to honor the nation’s flag. Page 6A highlights events and local participation in the commemorations.
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Linn-Mar's Cole Gross Plays Ball Despite Birth Injuries
Injured at birth, Linn-Mar athlete Cole Gross treats baseball as normal. He embraces daily practices and competitions, focusing on effort over setbacks while balancing school and sports commitments with support from family and coaches.
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Iowa flood risk remains high after 2008 flood lessons
Cedar and Iowa river communities face similar flood threat as 2008 experts warn despite hardening and floodproofing. Iowa Flood Center uses computer models to cut peak flood levels while progress towards implementing practices remains limited with about ten percent done says Sen Rob Hogg.
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Snowden's NSA leaks spark global debate on loyalty
Edward Snowden, age 29, who left school and quit Army Reserve training, became a security guard before exposing vast NSA surveillance programs. He is hailed by some as a civil liberties defender and by others as a traitor as the world weighs government intrusion.
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New Iowa tax plan boosts credits and trims commercial rollbacks
Lawmakers approve a wide tax reform package in the closing days of the 85th General Assembly. Highlights include a new property tax credit for commercial and industrial properties and a gradual rollback to 90 percent valuation, plus expanded Earned Income Tax Credit and a Taxpayer Trust Fund credit for 2013 and 2014. Governor Branstad to sign in Hiawatha at 1 p.m. today.
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