Rising costs threaten Iowa winter aid program
Iowa officials warn higher energy prices and reduced federal funding could leave households, especially the poor and elderly, cold this winter. Energy program funding may drop from 35 million last year to 26 million or 22 million under proposed budgets, with eligibility loosened to admit more applicants. Weatherization funds could be cut as utilities weigh rising bills and tightening aid.
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DES Moines
Robert Tyson
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Reagan
Tyson
Paul Waite
Skip Laitner
Ames
Kevin Beauvais
Sioux City
Iowa States May Take Over Federal Block Grants
Iowa officials urge a state takeover of federal community development block grants about 22 million dollars. Jim Lynch argues state rules could better serve communities while local leaders fear political meddling. The League of Iowa Municipalities backs the shift as officials seek more funding for public facilities. Authorities say housing emphasis may shift toward broader infrastructure.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jim Lynch
State Office For Planning and
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Washington
League of Iowa Municipalities
Iowans Face Higher State Taxes After Federal Cut
Iowa revenue officials estimate the federal tax reduction will lift paychecks but raise state income taxes by 42 million dollars over 21 months. Iowa will tax about 23 percent of federal savings, with extra withholdings beginning this Thursday. Short term impact ranges from no change to a 6 million dollar loss. next year the net gain could reach 6 to 18 million. Other federal changes could offset gains in Iowa’s general fund.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Aerialist Falls 25 Feet During Barnum and Bailey Show
Des Moines audience watched 4500 people as circus star Johnny Zeppe 33 fell 25 feet onto a concrete floor during the Space Galaxy Act at Veterans Auditorium. He suffered a broken pelvis and was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Zeppe performs with his wife Betty and 12 year old son Mario who operates rocket bar controls.
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Barnum & Bailey Circus
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Zoppe
Betty
Ron van Elsen
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