Golf department eyes private management option for Jones course
The city weighs private management or privatizing golf operations after 19 years in the department. Nine-hole conversion at Jones would not save much due to fixed overhead, while flood risk remains a major factor in losses. Council kept Jones open another season, but costs rise as the department nears a $100 000 loss this year. staff suggest cuts and revenue focus.
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Petersen Replaces Hogg as Iowa Senate Democratic Leader
Senator Janet Petersen wins leadership change as Rob Hogg steps down after 11 months guiding the caucus. Petersen, 47, first elected in 2000, would be the first woman to lead the Senate Democratic caucus and has backed Planned Parenthood funding and workers’ compensation reforms. Iowa party leaders praise Petersen while noting fundraising and 2018 elections will shape the transition.
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Iowa Dreamers' loss would hit state GDP and wages
Iowa faces a 150 million impact to GDP and 55.83 million in lost labor income if Dreamers are removed. Dreamers in the workforce earn 94.75 million in wages, with household spending supporting 781 workers. Swenson notes the state lacks a ready labor pool and needs in migration to offset productivity losses.
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McConnell criticizes Bannon backed primary challenges
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Steve Bannon and allied operatives target Republican incumbents to defeat them in primaries. He argued such candidates lack broad general election appeal and could hinder President Trump’s agenda.
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