Iowa rally vows fight as Planned Parenthood battles abortion law
Suzanna de Baca of Planned Parenthood leads Iowa Fights Back rally across from the Capitol with a pledge to press legal challenges against a new abortion law. Catholic bishops join, urging protection of life from conception, while opponents warn the measure endangers lives and burdens taxpayers.
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Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
Iowa
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Reynolds
U.S. Supreme Court
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ACLU
Towa
Erin Davison-Rippey
Jennifer Price
Emma Goldman Clinic
Iowa City
Jeanne Mancini
March For Life
Washington
Democratic Party
Andrea Phillips
Republican Party of Iowa
Jeff Kaufmann
Futures Day marks seniors college plans across districts
City High and Cedar Rapids area schools celebrated College Signing Day in May, recognizing graduates heading to colleges. Seniors like Brady Vanlo applauded broader recognition beyond athletes, while others noted the push ending intense college apps. Hoel emphasized role modeling for younger students as they plan futures.
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Michelle Obama
Brady Vanlo
Stephen Henkhaus
Cedar Rapids
Hoel
Joseph Cress
Iowa City High School
Deonte Seals
City High
Seals
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa cities rely on backfill funding raise property taxes
Iowa counties and cities face higher levies as backfill payments decline. Decatur County leads with 7.50 per 1000, while 26 counties exceed 3.50, and over 800 of 943 cities levy at 8.10. Emergency levies reach 0.27 in 367 cities, risking district funding such as Cedar Rapids, which could require 2.44 million in lost state aid to be replaced by property taxes in 2020.
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Graham
Erin
Jordan
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Senate GOP Proposal Endorses Phasing Out Local Tax Funds
The Trelown Senate GOP backs phasing out funds to cities counties school districts and other entities since 2013 to offset commercial property tax cuts. A chart shows local entities' funding in fiscal 2018.
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Iowa counties backfill sums tied to lottery totals
Lottery backfill for Iowa counties totals 29 192 640 dollars. Friday draws include Pick 3 Midday 8 9 2 and Evening 9 9 8. Pick 4 Midday 3 7 0 1 and Evening 3 0 8 6 Mega Millions numbers are 4 5 10 12 18 with Mega Ball 21. Jackpot estimated at 143 million dollars.
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The Gazette News Tip Line Instructions
The notice provides phone numbers for tip submissions to The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It lists Cedar Rapids numbers (319) 398-8254, Iowa City number (319) 339-3155, and a toll free line 1 800 397 8212 for callers to report news tips.
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