Taylor Potts duel over flood recovery in District 33
Five term Democratic Rep. Dick Taylor and Republican challenger Kathy Potts meet on policy in Cedar Rapids. Both advocate helping residents and agree flood recovery is a top issue for District 33, which spans southwest Cedar Rapids and river-adjacent sections.
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Iowa candidates push for aid and energy while addressing education
Voter guide notes Taylor urging more federal flood aid and wind energy to retain jobs in Iowa, citing state limits. Potts, former Linn County GOP chair, promotes reading programs for dyslexic students and reducing bureaucracy while highlighting mental health access and holiday recovery. Both discuss ethics complaints and public service careers.
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Benton County weighs new jail site after flood damage
Benton County supervisors on Tuesday explored replacing the flood damaged Law Enforcement Center with a new jail at a different location. They may form a citizen committee to study sites and will discuss timelines with FEMA and DHS before a final plan. The current sheriff said mold and ADA rules complicate rebuilding.
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Lone Tree Man Dead in Fire After Home Destroyed
Harold Schmitt, missing after his home burned Sunday night, has been confirmed dead. Fire units were called to 1616 Atwood Ave at 9 30 p m as high winds drove the blaze worsening and spreading to a nearby building. The two story house collapsed into the basement.
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City approves 550000 loan for sewer line rescue
The City Council on Monday approved a 550000 sewer revenue loan from the State Revolving Loan Fund to replace a broken sewer line and a lift station destroyed by June flooding. Interim financing will start the projects until FEMA funds arrive.
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Inmates Confined After Anamosa Prison Assault
Inmates at Anamosa State Penitentiary were confined to their cells after an early afternoon assault on two officers. The attackers were subdued and placed in administrative segregation. Three staff members were treated and released from Jones County Regional Medical Center. The restriction was in effect likely only through today.
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Kalona Chamber weighs RAGBRAI bid for next summer
Kalona Chamber of Commerce considers inviting RAGBRAI to Kalona next summer after learning of the event’s interest at a Monday meeting. The bicycle ride group suggested Kalona as a potential host, leaving chamber members to decide on support.
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Lisbon Council OKs temporary police HQ move
Lisbon City Council unanimously backs Police Chief Rick Scott to relocate headquarters to the Riverstone site on the south side of Highway 30 between Lisbon and Mount Vernon. Scott cites falling windows and safety concerns at the current building.
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