Critics say Iowa budget stuffed with pork projects
Des Moines lawmakers approve a 2.4 billion dollar Iowa budget amid accusations of pork barrel spending. House Minority Leader Del Stromer faults the plan for benefiting individual districts with numerous targeted allocations. The report notes a 50,000 dollar grant to the Department of Cultural Affairs for a Grand Prix race in Des Moines.
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State awards cultural grants to Eastern Iowa cities groups
Thirty four cities and groups in Iowa received Community Cultural Grants totaling 156000 dollars from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Cedar Rapids Marion Arts Council will get 5000 dollars for a workshop to help artists market their work. Pioneer Village Commission 4824 dollars for Ushers Ferry restorations. Linn County Historical Museum Association 5000 dollars to create new exhibits. Decorah Chamber of Commerce 3500 dollars for a tourism coordinator. Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum 1930 dollars to renovate the Tasa Drying Shed. Amana Heritage Society 4800 dollars to create and maintain a communal kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum. Richardson Jakway Foundation 1675 dollars to renovate the Richardson Jakway House. Clermont Community Club 1000 dollars for tourism coordinators. St Donatus in Jackson County 2500 dollars for historic renovations. Des Moines area funds and state budget items are noted including bonds for a laser lab and support for the Iowa Peace Institute with lottery profits.
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Iowa Legislature approves campus and program funding packages
Eastern Iowa projects receive state approval including a $25.1 million bonding plan for a University of Iowa laser lab and remodel. The Iowa Peace Institute gets $250,000 yearly for two years from lottery profits, while $100,000 supports the World Ag Expo in the Amanas. Kirkwood Community College gains $100,000 for a federal procurement office program, and Stone City, Anamosa, and Oakdale campus allocations fund a Grant Wood replica center, a Grant Wood information center, and a farm health and safety center with private match requirements.
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