Iowa Senate weighs teen driving shift and vaping oversight
The Iowa Senate advances Senate File 2109 allowing 14 and 15 year olds to drive to any job with restrictions and shorter driving radius. House moves on vaping product registry to limit sales while critics call the bill restrictive.
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Woman charged with stealing from youth softball group treasurer
Coralville woman Laura Mangrich 41 faces first-degree fraudulent practice theft and unauthorized use of credit card charges for taking about 29569 from the Iowa City Girls Softball Association while treasurer from 2020 to 2024. She withdrew cash, made unauthorized purchases, wrote checks, and falsified an end-of-year report to conceal thefts. She was arrested Monday and released for pretrial supervision.
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Iowa City Girls Softball Association
Iowa House GOP pushes two thirds rule for tax increases
Iowa House Republicans pass a two thirds constitutional amendment to require a supermajority to raise income taxes on individuals and corporations. A Senate bill seeks a flat tax, prohibiting progressive rates, with votes possible in 2026 if approved.
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Wilton
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