Bobby Kaufmann Considered as 2018 GOP Challenger
Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton weighs a 2018 run against Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack in the 2nd District. He cites farming duties, legislative record, and past Johnson County victory as factors, with other potential rivals including Roby Smith, Mark Lofgren, and Michael Bousselot.
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Des Moines Water Works case against Iowa districts dismissed
A federal judge dismissed the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit against three northern Iowa drainage districts over nitrate pollution in the Raccoon River. The decision upholds the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy path forward, while Water Works CEO Bill Stowe says the ruling is disappointing and the board will consider options.
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Former Iowa senator begins 15 month prison sentence
Kent Sorenson, once a rising tea party figure, starts a 15 month term for taking 73000 to switch his endorsement from Michele Bachmann to Ron Paul before the 2012 Iowa caucuses. He resigns his Senate seat after a prosecutor’s report cited endorsement payments and he appeals the sentence. Sorenson self surrenders after a request to delay was denied. Paul operatives, including Jesse Benton, received varied convictions with Benton given two years probation.
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Village Meat Market Fire in Czech Village
Cedar Rapids firefighters battled a Wednesday night fire at Village Meat Market & Cafe located at 92 16th Ave SW. Moderate damage to the rear from smoke and water, under investigation.
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Iowa Leading Indicators Rise for Fifth Time in Six Months
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose 0.1 points to 106.8 in January per the Iowa Department of Revenue. It marked the fifth gain in six months and the fourth straight monthly rise, with five of eight components positive. The six month annualized change advanced to 3.1 points, led by agricultural futures profits, unemployment claims, diesel use, Iowa stock index, yield spread, new orders and housing permits, while non-farm employment posted six straight years of growth.
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