Cedar Rapids Faces Emerald Ash Borer Prep Slow Roll
City crews remove damaged ash trees along 10 000 street trees and plant replacements as experts warn the emerald ash borer may take five years to reach Cedar Rapids. Officials urge proactive removal, stakeholder groups, and arborist guidance while awaiting state quarantine actions.
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Co op conversions spark tax and policy clash across Iowa
Iowa cities Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Jasper County face a tax race as co op conversions threaten revenue. State law plus court cases spark debate over whether co ops count as residential or commercial property, with lawmakers urged to address the tax treatment.
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Des Moines
Randy Ripperger
Gregg.hennigan
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Tax Breaks Extend To Year End Conference Fight Looms
A federal bond program offers retroactive tax breaks to Jan 1 to aid infrastructure projects and shield doctors from a Medicare cut. The package, costing over 100 billion with deficits, faces pay-for details and potential tax hikes on funds managers and multinationals. Senate leaders seek final passage before Memorial Day amid high uncertainty for unemployment benefits.
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