Cedar Rapids hotel water park tied to RiverRun bid
Amana Nordstrom Hotel Co plans a 120 to 150 room hotel with a 25 000 square foot water park in the RiverRun district if the RiverRun project proceeds. The $15 to $17 million facility hinges on voter approval of the $100 million RiverRun plan on June 10.
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State Universities Endowment Sheds Over 18 Million in Q1 Loss
Iowa three public university foundations saw asset pools fall by more than 18 million from 805.4 million on New Year’s Eve to 787.4 million by March 31. Universities cite timing gifts and payouts as factors alongside market drops. The University of Iowa Foundation fell 1.36 percent in Q1 to 394.8 million, with April yielding a 6.3 percent return excluding gifts. Northern Iowa Foundation stood at 59.9 million on March 31 after year start assets of 61.2 million.
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Federal tax cuts to boost economy and refunds
President Bush signed a $350 billion tax cut plan, with IRS updates to withholding tables and early child tax credit advances. About 275,000 Iowa taxpayers will receive up to 400 dollars per qualifying child in late July with notices guiding July 23, 30, and August 6, and main checks on July 25, August 1, and August 8.
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Bush vows tax relief to revive economy and future politics
President touts tax relief at East Room signing ceremony. He argues relief helps the average American while Sen. Chuck Grassley was absent for Senate Finance Committee duties, instead holding meetings in southwest Iowa.
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Special session opens without deals on Iowa issues
Iowa lawmakers convene a special session to set an economic course with no agreements on growth and income tax reform. House and Senate Republicans met to plan, while Gov. Vilsack aims to establish an economic growth fund to spur business, amid unresolved issues from the May 1 adjournment.
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Iowa lawmakers push bold reforms in limited session
House Majority Leader Chuck Gipp says timing is critical as lawmakers hear last minute pitches from special interests during a special session. He argues lawmakers confront unprecedented issues amid large deficits and a history of inaction.
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Federal urges more fish fats and fewer trans fats in guidelines
White House officials ask the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments to revise nutrition guidelines to favor omega-3 rich foods such as mackerel salmon tuna soybeans walnuts and flaxseeds while reducing trans fats found in beef pork lamb crackers cookies fries and similar items. The updates target 2005 publication and influence school meals and labeling as the Food Guide Pyramid awaits revision.
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