Iowa weighing new exports push after trade center rejection
Iowa lawmakers move to promote exports by forming an expert panel and exploring alternatives to a Des Moines world trade center. Governor Branstad aides plan an export advisory council while leaders urge communities to propose viable world trade ideas beyond the Ryan plan.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
ES Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Senate
Lowell Jenkins
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
John Ryan
Ryan
Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dubuque
Des Moines Trade Center
Branstad
Susan Neely
Neely
State airports seek more funding for improvements plan
Iowa's 112 public airports face a funding shortfall as the IDOT weighs seven options to raise revenue. Proposals include ending the fuel tax refund to pilots, revising first year registration, moving taxes to the aviation fund, and staggering registrations to lift about 51 thousand annually. District officials note a potential $1.3 million yearly gap could drop to under 10 thousand with changes, but legislative approval remains uncertain.
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Idot Commission
Stephanie Hickman
Idot Planning and Research
IDOT
Iowa
State General Fund
Iowa approves million road maps contract for 1986
The Iowa Department of Transportation approved a $79,712 contract with Midland Lithographing Co. to print one million road maps at 7.1 cents each, replacing the 6.5 cents rate from three years ago. Maps measure 18 by 34 inches and will be distributed free to the public, State Patrol, rest areas, the Development Commission, chambers of commerce, and schools. Larger maps for sale include a 35 by 45 inch map at $4 and a 54 by 69 inch map at $8 by mail, with distribution slated for late March.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Midland Lithographing Co
Kansas City
State Patrol
State Rest Areas
Iowa Development Commission
Chambers of Commerce and Schools
Map computer system boosts Iowa DOT map making
The IDOT Commission bought a $1.7 million Map computer system to aid 21 states in better map drawing. The $1,460,000 computer, $179,620 plotter, and $20,000 training aim to cut drafting costs and improve map quality, data gathering, and highway design.
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Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation
Idot Commission
IDOT
Turmoil in Iowa air service subsides and new airline lauded
IDOT officials say deregulation turmoil has subsided in Iowa with rising enplanements at large airports and improving commuter service. Great Lakes Aviation emerges as a bright spot planning flights to Mason City, Ottumwa, Clinton, and Chicago, while Mason City to Chicago launches soon.
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Iowa
Ames
Harry Miller
Iowa Department of Transportation
Miller
Idot Commission
Ottumwa
Clinton
Mason City
Chicago
Great Lakes Aviation
Spencer
Great Lakes
Dunham
Fort Dodge
U.S. Department of Transportation
American Central Airlines
Dubuque
Iowa RISE road funds near ready for Ames applications
Iowa Department of Transportation officials told the IDOT Commission that application forms for the $30 million RISE program to repair and improve highways should be ready by September end while addressing concerns over site selection business incentives and relocation risks. Applications should reach approval at the September 27 meeting with reviews possible the next month.
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Ames
Iowa
MacGillivray
Idot Commission
IDOT
Iowa Reverses Sales Tax on Bread Baked in Stores
Iowa officials dropped plans to tax bread baked in grocery stores under the expanded foods rule. Deputy director Carl Castelda noted the department now agrees bread baked by retailers is not generally sold hot or for immediate consumption off premises. The shift follows objections from bakeries and lawmakers and could prompt refunds for any collected tax. The panel also heard the department now says sales tax does not apply to vehicle leases over 60 days.
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Robert Anderson
Anderson
Iowa
House
del Stromer
R-Garner
Stromer
John Ryan
Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Carl Castelda
Iowa Department of Revenue
Revenue Department
Terry Branstad
Castelda
Administrative Rules Review Committee
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Avenson
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Chiodo
Polk County
Chiod
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