Election board tales and springtime musings in one page
A columnist reflects on voting machines in P county, voters’ quirks, and a clipped note on elections. The piece blends playful spring imagery with social commentary on parenting, self image, and media snippets, ending with a poetic flight about a jet pilot and the vastness above.
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Legislative Report From Rep Wirtz Des Moines Ia
The Iowa Legislature debates tax plans and local government efficiency while considering tax exemptions on religious charitable and fraternal property. House actions include closing a use tax loophole, establishing a general services department, safety eyeglass rules, slow vehicle lights, higher snowmobile fees, traffic fine by mail, trespass penalties, and stronger property defense measures.
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