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Lawmakers propose super majority rule for future Iowa income tax hike votes

Iowa House Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment to set a higher threshold for any future state income tax hike. If Iowa voters approve the change, two-thirds of the members of the Iowa legislature would have to vote to raise the state income tax on individuals or corporations. Democrats like Representative Dave Jacoby of Coralville […]

todayMarch 27, 2024

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Oskaloosa to open student-run cafe on the downtown square

The Oskaloosa Community School District is planning to open what it’s calling the Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe on the downtown square in an effort to foster entrepreneurship and empower students with special needs. Sarah Deronde, a special education teacher at the high school, says the ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for all students to thrive […]

todayMarch 27, 2024

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Investigation underway after man shot by Waterloo police officer

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has been called in to investigate after a man was shot to death by a Waterloo police officer. The DCI says officers were called to the Victory Motors car dealership Monday afternoon on the report that 41-year-old John Piazza put a gun to an employee’s face and fired at […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Iowa Senate sends AEA changes, school funding package to governor

The Iowa Senate has given final approval to a bill that makes changes in Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, raises teacher pay and increases general state education spending. Governor Reynolds says she’ll sign the package into law. The starting salary for teachers will rise to $50,000 within two years. There are raises for paraeducators along with […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Contest looking for coolest thing made in Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is sponsoring its first annual “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” competition. ABI spokesperson, Kelsey O’Conner says you don’t have to be a member to nominate a cool thing. “We’re joining about 20 other state associations who have hosted a successful competition like this in their state and […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Use caution when placing bets on college hoops, big lotto jackpots

With the college basketball tournament underway and enormous jackpots in the Powerball and Mega Millions games, temptations abound for Iowans to dip their toes in the gambling pool, though some will have trouble staying afloat if they jump in. Andrew Gerodias, outpatient supervisor for the Rosecrance Jackson Center in Sioux City, says gambling can be […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Panel rejects bids to disqualify candidates for Iowa House seat

A state panel has rejected challenges that sought to disqualify two candidates for a northwest Iowa House seat from the June Primary. The Republican from Onawa who’s currently serving in Iowa House District 13 is not seeking reelection. Republicans Noah Wieseler of Sioux City and Travis Sitzmann of Le Mars are running for the seat […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Iowa City dad gets prisontime for taking handgun to elementary school

An eastern Iowa man was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for bringing a handgun to his child’s school. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Brandon Jones of Iowa City walked into Grant Wood Elementary last November and demanded to speak with the principal, saying his child was wrongfully sent home. As he walked into the school, […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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Public hearing for governor’s pick to lead Iowa Dept. of Education

A senate committee will likely vote on the governor’s nominee to lead the Iowa Department of Education tomorrow. McKenzie Snow took over as acting director of the department in late June, but she must win 34 yes votes in the Iowa Senate to be confirmed for the role. Taryn Frideres, the governor’s chief of staff, […]

todayMarch 26, 2024

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