Iowa top donors back state and federal campaigns in 2011 12
The analysis shows Tim Knapp of Des Moines as Iowa’s leading donor to state and federal campaigns, with others like Bruce Rastetter James Downie and Frederick Hubbell also contributing heavily. Out of state donors Tim Gill and Fred Eychaner among others supplied notable sums to Iowa parties, while Republicans received more federal campaign money overall. Weitz notes wealth affords influence though he rejects abuses. IowaWatch and partners publish the findings.
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Tim Hagle
University of Iowa
Iowa
Knapp
Des Moines
Federal Election Commission
Investigative News
IowaWatch
Bruce Rastetter
Iowa Falls
Summit Group
Hawkeye Energy Holdings
Iowa Board of Regents
James Downie
JSC Properties
Frederick Hubbell
ING Group
Gregory Abel
West Des Moines
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co
Gerald Kirke
Wild Rose Entertainment
van G. Miller
Waterloo
WGM Group
Fred Weitz
West
California
Republican Party
Stiles
Colorado
Tim Gill
Gill
Democratic Party
Family Leader
Iowa Supreme Court
David Wiggins
Chicago
Fred Eychaner
City eyes $1 million stormwater fee hike plan
The city proposes a tiered monthly stormwater charge to raise an extra 1 million annually. Residential customers stay at 9.56, while about 4,100 other property owners pay more based on acres. small commercial sites pay double and larger >6 acres pay 133.84. Current 4.78 transport fee funded sewer maintenance but not debt for storm system upgrades. The city has over 20 million in long term stormwater capital projects and aims to reduce yearly debt by funding. The Infrastructure Committee will finalize actions this month before full council review.
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Davis
Public Works Department
Olson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar
Rapids
Kathy's Pies Inc
Fifth Ave. SE
Dental Associates
First Ave. SE
HCR Manorcare Prep
First Ave
Realty Income Corp
Collins Rd. NE
St. Luke’s Methodist
U.S. Post Office
Wiley Blvd
Oakland Rd
Arthur Collins Pkwy
Paul Begala
Bill Clinton
Republican National Committee
Kirsten Kukowski
Romney
Joe Biden
Ohio
Washington
Obama
Florida
Republican Party
Reince Priebus
CNN
Cedar Rapids Plans Tiered Stormwater Fee System
City officials discuss replacing an ERU based approach with a simpler tiered stormwater fee starting July 1. Cedar Rapids aims for fairness and simpler administration while avoiding debt, as Marion weighs similar moves and property owners push for incentives to keep runoff off-site.
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Davis
Olson
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
New Bo City
Hallmark card market shifts as digital greetings rise
Hallmark estimates annual greeting card sales have fallen from six billion to five billion as consumers switch to online photo services and personalized, self designed cards. Brian Sword of Kansas City says he buys fewer printed cards but still mails to close friends and family. Experts note mass produced cards gave way to digital and high end custom designs.
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Hallmark
Brian Sword
Kansas City
Sword
Moment by moment campaigning and the daily spin
Political operatives chase each new moment aiming to shape coverage and narratives. The piece notes how both parties seize on remarks and events to influence the news cycle while warning that a focus on day by day skirmishes can distract from overarching strategy.
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