Debt tax incentives fuel Coralville voter choices
Voters in Coralville face a high stakes Nov 5 election over city debt obligations, the Iowa River Landing development, and tax increment financing. Eight City Council candidates seek three seats, plus four mayoral hopefuls. Incumbent Tom Gill calls it a referendum on the city’s direction.
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Coralville candidates split into two camps in race
The Gazette reports council contenders Dave Petsel Mark Winkler and Chris Turner along with mayoral hopeful Matt Adam push for change while high school student Logan Strabala criticizes city leaders. The interactive Candidate Quilt showcases the candidates.
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Mark Winkler
Chris Turner
Matt Adam
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Hunting dog group vies for grant in Iowa
The Eastern Iowa Hunting Retriever Association seeks funding to revitalize land near North Liberty by building a new dog training ground. The plan aims to boost local activity and provide a dedicated area for retriever training and events.
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Chiefs hold off Browns 23 17 at Arrowhead Stadium
The NFL's only unbeaten team, the Chiefs, remained perfect with a 23 17 win over the Browns at Arrowhead Stadium. Page 3B coverage notes the victory and standings impact.
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Law enforcement training divide fuels Cedar Rapids academy debate
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman backs training recruits from outside agencies at the local academy to build cross jurisdiction camaraderie. The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy council has twice resisted unless sending departments show hardship. Funding, unwritten rules, and long standing agreements fuel tensions as officials Jerman and Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner diverge on the issue.
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Wayne Jerman
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council
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Jerman
Linn County
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Same-Sex Marriage in Tribal Jurisdiction Bypasses Oklahoma Ban
Darren Black Bear and Jason Pickel plan a private wedding under Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal law in Concho Oklahoma. The tribe allows Indians to marry without gender specification, while Federal rights apply despite Oklahoma's ban. Their recognition hinges on sovereign tribal status and federal law.
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Darren Black Bear
Jason Pickel
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Oklahoma City
Black Bear
Oklahoma
Concho
Oklo
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