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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2018
Page
1
A tourism agency’s closure shifts focus to hotel and motel tax allocations, raising questions about oversight and how funds are distributed to local projects and marketing efforts. The debate centers on transparency, accountability, and whether current methods ensure taxpayer dollars support sustainable tourism.
GO Cedar Rapids, a local tourism agency, shut down last week after failing to overcome 2.3 million in debts tied to the new to evolve festival. The agency relied on a publicly funded grant program with broad guidelines, drawing criticism for a murky process while supporters defend its impact on visitors and the community. Mayor Brad Hart notes the city uses about 3.8 million in tax money for grants and emphasizes continuity where past awards align with future efforts.
Voters in six states will decide whether to enshrine crime victims rights in their constitutions. Proponents say rights include fair treatment, prosecution consultation, and attendance at key court proceedings. Critics warn of clashes with due process and presumption of innocence as campaigns expand nationwide.
Dan Mika reports that over the next months more than 1.5 million pounds of free food will be bought by the U S Department of Agriculture for distribution to food banks nationwide under Trade Mitigation Programs. The program, part of a 12 billion aid package, runs through March with school meal support also tied to the effort. In Iowa, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Food Reserve in Hiawatha will receive the extra food to help 80 area outlets.
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