Critics say Iowa tax plan favors rich
A study released Friday says sixty cents of every dollar in tax cuts in a bill on Gov. Tom Vilsack's desk would go to the wealthiest 20 percent of taxpayers. It notes the plan would not improve Iowa's tax competitiveness and warns low income groups could face net tax increases as utility tax relief is phased out.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
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Osterberg
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Vilsack Receives Broad Guidance on Values Fund
Agriculture promoter Vilsack gathers diverse advice on the values fund as discussions unfold around governance, allocation, and policy aims. Leaders from farm groups and think tanks push for transparent criteria and measurable impact within the 7 billion budget framework.
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Policy groups link Iowa child welfare and tax insight
The Net Iowa Policy Project, the Child and Family Policy Center, and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy provide online resources. These groups focus on social welfare, family policy, and tax policy analysis across Iowa and beyond.
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Citizens For Tax Justice
Iowa Policy Project
Child and Family Policy Center
David Osterberg
Iowapolicyproject
Cfpciowa
Ctj.org
Itep
Washington man’s murder conviction upheld on appeal
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Trent Lorence’s first degree murder and burglary convictions for the 2000 killing of David Clark in Washington. The court found substantial evidence supported the verdict despite defense claims of insanity and schizophrenia. Lorence received life for murder and 25 years for burglary.
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Court rejects appeal in 2001 Clinton murder
The Iowa Supreme Court rejected George Prentiss III's appeal of his first degree murder and robbery conviction for the 2001 Clinton bartender Pam Weidner slaying. The court found he initiated interviews and was informed of his rights before each videotaped statement.
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Des Moines
Iowa Court of Appeals
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River City Brewing Co
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Jackson
Prominent W Des Moines leader charged with indecent exposure
J D Mullen 39 former director of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation faces five counts of indecent exposure and one count of simple assault. He is out of work effective immediately as Valley Junction officials and the foundation attorney decline comment. The alleged incidents occurred in Ankeny Urbandale and West Des Moines in May with police reporting the first arrest May 30 after an incident at Xsalon in Ankeny.
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Historic Valley Junction Foundation
Joe Cacciatore
Mullen
Xsalonce
Ankeny
Fort Madison residents preview auction chairs at old Jefferson School
Carolyn Barnes Marietta Pranger and Marilyn Schneider of Fort Madison view chairs for sale before an auction at the former Jefferson School. The three women are former attendees of the elementary school.
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Marietta Pranger
Marilyn Schneider
Fort Madison
Jefferson School
Amish man charged with trafficking meth in Iowa
A 28 year old Amish man, Marvin D Nisley, was arrested by a southern Iowa drug task force on meth trafficking and marijuana possession charges after police stopped him near Rathbun Lake. Investigators found meth, marijuana, cash, and a scale with residue. Nisley allegedly admitted selling meth. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Iowa
Iowa State Patrol
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Rathbun Lake
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Nisley
Wayne
Lucas
Elderly woman swindled by fake lottery scheme
A Clutier elder woman lost over 300000 to fraudsters posing as a lottery company. Tama County Sheriff's Office warns about telemarketers and urges vigilance. In Davenport a crash killed two people with alcohol a factor, and West Nile findings update the state's health alert.
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Scott County
Warren County
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