Also, United Way taking appointments for free tax preparation
The Gazette Local Government Feb. 5, 2024 5:00 am591d ago
Also, United Way taking appointments for free tax preparation
Trish Mehaffey Crime & Courts Feb. 5, 2024 7:53 am591d ago
A Palo woman who is a certified voice writer is the first in the state and in the 6th district following the Iowa Supreme Court’s order that allows voice writers as court reporters. Court officials hope it will reduce the critical shortage. Voice writing is just another option which may come easier to some than typing on a steno machine.
Local Government Feb. 5, 2024 7:56 am591d ago
With new legislation limiting the growth local governments can capture, coupled with this year’s low state residential property tax rollback, new Christmas decorations, park and other infrastructure improvements are on the chopping block in Swisher. Here’s how Corridor communities are looking to fill their budget gaps.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Feb. 2, 2024 8:21 pm593d ago
Republican Rep. Skyler Wheeler of Hull, chair of the House Education Committee, made his comments in a Facebook post published the day after legislators heard from dozens of Iowans about how the bill would affect students, families and educators.
News Feb. 2, 2024 4:43 pm593d ago
The airport will receive roughly $442,800, and plans to install the solar panels in a northern part of the airport.
Government & Politics Feb. 7, 2024 7:47 am589d ago
Resolution fails, 34-13, after heated debate on transgender support, requirements of law
Tom Barton State Government Feb. 2, 2024 2:26 pm593d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds filed a bill Thursday that would define “man” and “woman” in Iowa Code. It came one day after transgender Iowans and LGBTQ and civil rights advocates and allies flocked to the Capitol to protest a bill that would have changed the way transgender Iowans are protected under the Civil Rights Act.
Marissa Payne Local Government Feb. 2, 2024 8:38 am594d ago
Iowa has seen a quick warm-up after winter storms dumped heavy snow and ushered in subzero temperatures, contributing to more potholes under the rapidly changing weather conditions. Here’s how to report them and avoid damage to your car.
Local Government Feb. 2, 2024 7:26 am594d ago
While Linn County faces spending cuts as the impacts of tax reform upend its budget, the panel that recommends pay rates for certain elected officials last week suggested bumping salaries 7 percent across the board -- higher than the 4 percent increases the Board of Supervisors plans to award.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Feb. 1, 2024 6:48 pm594d ago
They’re backing Texas governor’s order to install barbed wire
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State Government Feb. 1, 2024 6:28 pm594d ago
Also, bill would require teaching about patriotic holidays
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Feb. 1, 2024 5:37 pm594d ago
Supporters say 1987 law is no longer needed
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