Month: November 2017

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New LED system now lights the state capitol

Iowa’s Golden Dome has a different kind of glow after sundown. The high-pressure sodium lights that cast an orange tint on the state capitol at night are gone. A new LED system is in place, courtesy of Oskaloosa-based Musco Sports Lighting. Jim Berns, Musco’s international engineering manager, was at the capitol tonight. “It was April […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Ames man sentenced to 45 months in prison for tax fraud conviction

A central Iowa tax preparer will spend nearly four years in prison after being found guilty of illegal activity. Forty-eight-year-old Lony Gatwas of Ames was convicted by a jury of four counts of wire fraud, seven counts of aggravated identity theft, and seven counts of preparing and presenting false tax returns. The convictions came in […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Pending federal action keeps Iowa tax talks in limbo

Key Republican legislators say tax reform efforts at the state level are dependent on any tax changes that may be made at the federal level. Iowa House Republican Leader Chris Hagenow today said the GOP’s goal at the state level is income tax cuts for both individuals, business owners and corporations. “Our perspective is that […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Pheasant hunter accidentally shot by his own dog in Wright County

A man from New Hampshire who came to Iowa to hunt pheasants ended up going to the hospital Wednesday after an unusual accident involving a dog. DNR conservation officer Ken Lonneman says 36-year-old William Rancourt was hunting at the Boone River Greenbelt public hunting area in Wright County around 1:20 p.m. when the accident happened. […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Central Decatur teacher wins Milken Educator Award (video)

A teacher in a small southern Iowa school district is one of just 44 teachers nationwide to receive a Milken Educator Award this year. Joni Readout learned about the award at a surprise announcement ceremony Wednesday in Leon. Readout is an instructional coach at Central Decatur Schools, working with other teachers to improve their classroom […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Deadline to make changes in Medicare plans getting closer

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is winding down and an expert says you should be sure to look and see if there might some changes needed in your plan. Julie Brookhart of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says open enrollment ends on December 7th. “This is the one time of year when all […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Mold remains an issue at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Mold issues remain at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, a facility that leads training exercises for thousands of law enforcement offices and new recruits. Judy Bradshaw, the academy’s director, is asking the governor and legislators to set aside money for a study of either renovating the building or finding new quarters elsewhere. “What’s causing the […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Democratic candidates for governor share Fall Gala stage (AUDIO)

Some unity pitches and a couple of sharp elbows were thrown this week when the seven candidates seeking the Iowa Democratic Party’s nomination for governor spoke at a party fundraiser. All the candidates were invited on stage Monday night at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Fall Gala, for something akin to a class picture. Then each spoke […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Grassley ‘disappointed’ but expected today’s EPA decision on RFS

The amount of conventional ethanol blended into the nation’s gasoline supply next year will be roughly equal to this year’s required level. The EPA has met today’s deadline for setting the Renewable Fuels Standard for 2018. As indicated a couple of months ago, the federal mandate for biodiesel and “cellulosic” ethanol will be lower in 2018. […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayNovember 30, 2017

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