Iowa Reports Growth Progress and Rising Per Capita Income
Iowa's economy shows 2.5 percent per capita growth with a $95.6 billion gross state product per the analysis bureau of the U S Department of Commerce. Governor Vilsack notes continued momentum toward national income averages as Iowa per capita income tops $30 000 and ranks 31st nationally.
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Iowa pushes growth via venture funds and bio economy shift
Iowa officials say BEA backed programs and a focus on financial services information solutions, diversification of agriculture and rural bio economy are driving faster growth than the national rate. Governor Vilsack notes ongoing recovery despite manufacturing stress and emphasizes advanced manufacturing to limit job losses.
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Iowa to Sign Order Restoring Felon Voting Rights
Gov. Tom Vilsack plans an executive order on July 4 to automatically restore voting rights to felons in Iowa. The move follows lobbying by Metro High School students and aims to reconnect offenders with society, despite opposition.
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Public Radio Funding Fight Stalks Iowa Stations
Lawmakers debate a $142.5 billion health education and labor bill as the House Appropriations Committee trims $100 million from prior funding and targets subsidies for educational programs. Iowa public radio managers warn cuts could threaten local programming and station operations amid ripple effects from Regents plans to phase out state support.
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Iowa Radio Stations Face CPB Funding Cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding allotted to Iowa stations would drop by amounts: WSUI KSUI 255000, KUNI KHKE 266000, WOI 360000, KCCK 100000. KUNI KHKE could lose 120000 and three jobs. ISU and UNI officials warn broader effects on programs. Congress created CPB in 1967 to shield public broadcasting.
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Freedom Festival draws families with varied costs and free events
Cedar Rapids families weigh price and value across the Freedom Festival lineup. Nearly half of the 16 events are free, while others require a $3 button or admission. For a family of four, budgeting shows at least $100 for admission, food, and games on festival days, with many activities free or inexpensive during other events. Teresa and Michael Dove of Cedar Rapids share why they attend, noting festival access saves compared with traveling to alternative cities.
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