Housing/MidAmerica to be dissolved amid debt and tax penalties
The MidAmerica Housing Partnership faces dissolution as two general partners exit, risking tax penalties for involved firms including Alliant Energy Investments. Four Oaks continues property management as MAHP contends with debt, sales of metro area homes, and staff layoffs. MAHP aims to form an Affordable Housing Network with a six to nine member board, targeting higher occupancy. current MAHP properties run about 70 percent full, short of the 90 percent needed for profitability. The corporate office was transferred to the Iowa Finance Authority after asset scrutiny and audit questions about past operations.
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Police seek rocks in box theft suspects
Marion police seek suspect who bought a $599 video camera at Wal-Mart on Highway 151 and then returned the rock filled box for a refund. The theft was reported Tuesday. no arrests. Call (819) 377-1511 with tips.
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Stabbing at gas station leaves man dead in Iowa city
Nathan Williams died after a dispute in a gas station cashier line escalated outside. A man from a car stabbed him in the chest. Williams died at St Luke's Hospital within an hour. Road Ranger offers 1000 reward for tips. Police seek Mya Williams and ask for information at the provided numbers.
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Great Places grants fund Ed Iowa projects
Iowa officials announced a 3 million dollar batch of Great Places grants to boost tourism and business. Six communities are funded Adams County Dubuque Fairfield Guttenberg Jackson County and Mason City with projects across museums centers civic spaces riverfront redevelopment canoe trails and historic building rehabilitations.
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