Branstad outlines rural development plan for Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad told the Midwestern Governors Conference in Columbus that Iowa banks should set aside funds to reinvest in small rural businesses. He urged a regional Midwest plan for rural economic growth, including enterprise zones and a Community Economic Betterment Fund funded by lottery profits.
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Debates Could Expand To Eleven In Iowa House Race
Baldwin Democrat Eric Tabor has challenged 2nd District Rep. Tom Tauke to 11 debates before the November election. Tabor seeks to unseat the four term Republican and proposes Lincoln-Douglas style sessions across Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton Independence Tipton Anamosa West Union Manchester Waukon Elkader Maquoketa. Tauke’s campaign manager notes scheduling 11 debates may be difficult but welcomes discussions.
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Independence
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Waukon
Elkader
Maquoketa
Steve Greiner
State rules on recycling oil approved in Iowa
The Iowa Water, Air and Waste Management Commission approved rules restricting recycled oil use for road oiling and weed dust control. Effective Aug. 20, oil suppliers must analyze contaminants lead and flash points and report results to the applicator and WAWM. Applicators must report location and amount of oil used. Restrictions include prohibiting diluted or mixed hazardous waste oil and oils exceeding contaminant limits.
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Iowa business climate questioned over workers' comp costs
Iowa official Robert Landers criticizes the Grant Thornton ranking calling it a bum rap for Iowa based on workers' compensation perceptions. Citizens for Tax Justice led by David Wilhelm argues the study distorts business climate and fuels a zero sum tax incentive war while Iowa shows solid employment trends.
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America
Deaths of a magistrate's wife and daughter in Charter Oak
The wife Mary Schoenfeld 53 and daughter Cecelia 16 of Crawford County magistrate Arlo Schoenfeld were found dead from multiple gunshots at their rural Charter Oak home Monday around 10 am. An autopsy showed fatal chest and abdomen wounds. No suspect or motive has been identified and authorities pursued several leads, including a bearded man in a white van, but connections were ruled out.
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Charter Oak
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Division of Criminal Investigation
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Iowa
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