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Trump, Giuliani, Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector case, hearing reveals
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Omaha City Council approves amending Crossroads plan but leaders, neighbors wants assurances
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Kim Reynolds got her revenge on public education, at the expense of vital teacher training
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Iowa Republican lawmakers reach deal to speed up flat tax, lower rate to 3.8%: "We are accelerating the promised tax cuts, taking it lower and returning an extra ...
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill authorizing arrest and deportation of some migrants
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Latest income tax cuts moving at Iowa Capitol, likely to become law: Proposal would reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue ...
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Iowa lawmakers advance ballot measure requiring two-thirds approval for income tax hikes
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Iowa House passes ballot measure that would require two-thirds approval for tax hikes
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Is your tax bill high in Iowa? See how your lifetime tax burden compares to other states.
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See what’s in Iowa’s $9 billion budget for coming year: Lawmakers approve pay raises for judges, school staff; divert AEA funding to Dept. of Education
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Capitol Notebook: Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects tweaks to AEA law: Also: Senate passes bill that could limit strip club hours
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-gov-kim-reynolds-rejects-tweaks-to-aea-law/
See the full RAGBRAI 2024 route map for Day 1: Glenwood to Red Oak: Day 1 of RAGBRAI 2024 goes from Glenwood to Red Oak. See the map with roads ...
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'Fox watching the henhouse': Is Iowa's sports betting law too weak to prevent abuse?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/09/iowa-college-sports-betting-scandal-does-it-show-state-law-is-too-weak/73224885007/
Most oppose allowing health care workers to opt out of providing services based on beliefs
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/19/iowa-poll-finds-iowans-oppose-healthcare-workers-opting-out-of-services-religious-beliefs/72788890007/
Proposed state tax incentives for billion-dollar projects passed, sent to governor
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Walk the Bluffs celebrates National Walking Week with Nebraska neighbors: Walk the Bluffs, also known as the Council Bluffs Community Walking Club ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/wellness/walk-the-bluffs-national-walking-day-first-avenue-iowa-nebraska-wander-freunde-trailblazers/article_0370bd17-4b59-5963-9911-6195e07e99df.html
Pilot walks away unharmed from crash of small plane at Council Bluffs airport: No one was injured after a small plane ended up on its top Wednesday afternoon at ...
omaha.com/news/local/plane-craah-council-bluffs-municipal-airport-iowa-aviation-safety-aircraft/article_ab9351d2-bfb7-5c06-8713-72adf027fa5c.html
Council Bluffs man wanted for theft of Central High plaques booked into jail: One of the two people wanted in connection with the thefts of historical plaques ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/council-bluffs-man-wanted-for-theft-of-central-high-plaques-booked-into-jail/article_a374e2d6-f732-11ee-9a5c-9b049eabec5f.html
Iowa plans to reshape social studies classes & review school standards pass House
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/29/iowa-legislature-social-studies-revamped-under-house-approved-plan/72763736007/
Jason Carter lawsuit against Iowa detectives in failed case for mother's murder dismissed
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/21/jason-carter-iowa-murder-mother-detectives-lawsuit-dismissed/73041092007/
Moviemaking in Iowa? House bill would bring back tax credits for film industry: Iowa lawmakers are weighing a bill that would implement tax credits for the film ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/iowa-legislature-lawmakers-look-to-revive-film-industry-movie-tax-credits/72947289007/
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' tax bill advances, but GOP lawmakers keeping options open for cuts
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/19/iowa-legislature-gop-republican-lawmakers-weigh-more-tax-cuts-governors-bill/72660108007/
Jake Waters is promoted to Iowa State football running backs coach: Matt Campbell stayed home when looking for a new Iowa State running backs coach ...
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Iowa’s individual income tax could be eliminated under Republican lawmakers’ plan
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Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
Man pleads no contest to manslaughter after fatal gunfight at Omaha car show: A Council Bluffs man on Tuesday pleaded no contest and was found guilty of ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-pleads-no-contest-to-manslaughter-after-fatal-gunfight-at-omaha-car-show/article_1eee0286-e0a8-11ee-8716-dbb97ababd05.html
Tax math is strictly for non-believers in Iowa: State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, and state Sen. Dan Dawson, R-Council Bluffs, speak with reporters Thursday ...
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Iowans in wealthy areas pay lower property tax rates, report from Auditor Rob Sand shows
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Quick Glance: Tax Relief: Government Reduces High-end Tax Rates
- The government reduces stage 3 tax cuts for high earners and grants broad tax relief of up to $804.
- Changes to stage 3 tax cuts are made by the Albanese government due to changing economic circumstances.
- In addition to changes in tax rates and thresholds, the government will exempt some low-income individuals from the 2% Medicare levy.
- The stage 3 changes constitute a clear broken promise - the government insisted as recently as Monday that it had not changed its commitment to the Coalition-era cuts.
Trump called winner of Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place: Trump was on track to set a record for a contested Iowa Republican caucus with a ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
Trump reportedly concerned frigid Iowa weather could dent turnout – live: Donald Trump fears winter storm could discourage turnout and boost his potential rivals ...
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Iowa lawmakers fret about privacy rights after allegations against sports betting probe
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/26/iowa-lawmaker-speaks-on-warrantless-searches-in-sports-betting-probe/72339784007/
Pacific Junction woman charged in death of Council Bluffs pedestrian: A 47-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of a man who died on ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/pacific-junction-woman-charged-in-death-of-council-bluffs-pedestrian/article_05919b00-c1da-11ee-91f2-5be641683a4e.html
Iowa's workforce needs training, opportunities. How new legislation could help.: As Iowa businesses make labor shortages their top legislative priority, U.S. Rep ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/03/us-rep-ashley-hinson-of-iowa-introduces-bills-on-iowa-workforce-needs-labor-shortage/72000917007/
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on west side of Council Bluffs: A 74-year-old man died early Sunday after being struck by a vehicle on the west ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-on-west-side-of-council-bluffs/article_e2f76868-a262-11ee-b86d-c78265a55050.html
Council Bluffs police identify pedestrian who died Christmas Eve: A 74-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle and died early Sunday in Council Bluffs has been ...
omaha.com/news/local/council-bluffs-police-identify-pedestrian-who-died-christmas-eve/article_813bf0c8-a4b3-11ee-80a9-3f49890b6b47.html
Vivek Ramaswamy, campaigning in Iowa, defends his trafficking in conspiracy theories
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/12/13/vivek-ramaswamy-defends-turn-to-conspiracy-theories-campaigning-iowa-2024/71884398007/
Vehicle sought in Omaha hit-and-run incident located in Council Bluffs: A vehicle suspected of leaving the scene of a collision with a pedestrian Tuesday night ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/vehicle-sought-in-omaha-hit-and-run-incident-located-in-council-bluffs/article_64053662-9f3c-11ee-8735-13e3b665918f.html
Quick action by husband, Council Bluffs firefighters helps save woman's life after heart attack
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/wellness/quick-action-by-husband-council-bluffs-firefighters-helps-save-womans-life-after-heart-attack/article_45304958-9608-11ee-bb05-4f8d19f8c5cd.html
It's raining, but not pouring across Iowa on Christmas with record rainfall in Des Moines
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/12/25/rain-falls-across-iowa-as-des-moines-sees-record-christmas-day-totals/72027389007/
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission leader resigns for private sector job: Brian Ohorilko has led the agency through sports betting probe, casino expansion
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-racing-and-gaming-commission-leader-resigns-for-private-sector-job/
Council Bluffs man dies in three-vehicle crash on I-80 in Omaha: A 36-year-old Council Bluffs man died in a three-vehicle crash along Interstate 80 in Omaha.
omaha.com/news/local/council-bluffs-man-dies-in-three-vehicle-crash-on-i-80-in-omaha/article_00a2f8be-92c8-11ee-85e5-fb7a18b0fae7.html
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for Dec. 3-9: Here are the Des Moines Register's Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week ...
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Iowa’s casino and sports betting drops: 8.5% drop in sports betting revenues was state’s first
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-casino-and-sports-betting-drops/
Appeals court to hear arguments on limited gag order in Trump's federal election interference case
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Donald Trump’s Campaign Plans Iowa Blitz in Bid to Beat 2024 Republican Rivals: Donald Trump’s campaign plans to significantly ramp up activity in Iowa during ...
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Paid articlePaid Man dies at Omaha hospital following shooting in Council Bluffs: A man died Sunday night at an Omaha hospital following a shooting in Council Bluffs ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-dies-at-omaha-hospital-following-shooting-in-council-bluffs/article_a7252a70-9dba-11ee-ad22-b323f438ea44.html
Suspect arrested after former Sen. Martha McSally reports being assaulted while running
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Donald Trump’s Campaign Plans Iowa Blitz in Bid to Beat 2024 Republican Rivals: Donald Trump’s campaign plans to significantly ramp up activity in Iowa during ...
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Paid articlePaid Historic Council Bluff houses will be on display during holiday tour: Eight properties will be featured in the Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour presented by ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/home-gardening/historic-council-bluff-houses-will-be-on-display-during-holiday-tour/article_fd6acaf0-8ed5-11ee-a300-878e8d72ba66.html
The Public Pulse: Giving Tuesday; VA waiver is discriminatory: Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28. It is the biggest local giving day of the year, several Public Pulse ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-giving-tuesday-va-waiver-is-discriminatory/article_0a5487ae-87b7-11ee-a509-73a98ff1cc89.html
Ron DeSantis pledges to refuse letting in Gaza refugees, says they're all anti-Semitic
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Quick Glance: Nikki Haley secures support from former GOP donor: Sources
- A prominent GOP donor, who recently identified himself as a 'significant supporter' of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to host a fundraiser for Nikki Haley, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- The event, originally scheduled for last night, was postponed, sources said.
- A person familiar with Rabois and Helberg's thinking told ABC News that they are 'very much on board' with Haley and 'really like her.'
- When asked about the switch from DeSantis, the source said Rabois and Helberg are 'like the American people: making up their minds as they go along.'
Forget dating apps. Sen. Grassley’s office has produced 20 marriages.: Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s D.C. and Iowa offices have now produced 20 married ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/10/19/senator-chuck-grassley-married-couples-weddings/
Editorial: Iowa owes Trump?: Donald Trump suggested in Fort Dodge last weekend that Iowa owes him something for bailing out soybean growers who lost their ...
stormlake.com/articles/editorial-iowa-owes-trump/
Council Bluffs teen fatally shot outside bar was picking up his mom from birthday party
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/council-bluffs-teen-fatally-shot-outside-bar-was-picking-up-his-mom-from-birthday-party/article_c0da5bd0-87c0-11ee-9469-d3e2280741b5.html
17-year-old from Council Bluffs killed in South Omaha shooting: Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old from Council Bluffs Saturday night ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/17-year-old-from-council-bluffs-killed-in-south-omaha-shooting/article_8873506a-8637-11ee-a16c-4bb4f97611b2.html
California man charged with threatening to kill President Biden wins new trial delay
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Council Bluffs man gets prison time for trying to entice 13-year-old Lincoln girl
omaha.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/council-bluffs-man-gets-prison-time-for-trying-to-entice-13-year-old-lincoln-girl/article_744447d3-a6f9-5b38-b458-f60ec205aed5.html
Judge issues interim stay of New York AG's $250M fraud suit against Trump: Sources
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Quick Glance: Judge issues interim stay of $250M fraud suit against Trump by New York AG
- A New York appellate judge has issued an interim stay of the state attorney general's $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, scheduled to go on trial on October 2.
- The Appellate Division's First Department will now consider Trump's request to delay the trial.
- In response to the ruling, Attorney General Letitia James stated, "We are confident in our case and will be ready for trial."
- Whether the trial starts as scheduled next month will depend on how quickly the panel hears the arguments and makes a decision.
Omaha police arrest man driving stolen ambulance: Omaha police arrested a 29-year-old man Saturday morning after a pursuit involving an ambulance stolen from ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/omaha-police-arrest-man-driving-stolen-ambulance/article_9241a852-6554-11ee-8ea5-c7fe43d48dcb.html
The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking people to be aware of a phone scam that has been occurring this week in Iowa. Show more
Iowa AG's office finds Omaha, Council Bluffs officers justified in use of lethal force
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Council Bluffs man sentenced for role in drug robbery that led to Lincoln man's death
omaha.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/council-bluffs-man-sentenced-for-role-in-drug-robbery-that-led-to-lincoln-mans-death/article_032aca6b-e19e-5b7f-94c4-44f577efac9a.html
The Black Keys skip small talk at the Iowa State Fair in favor of delivering their hits
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Paid articlePaid Colorado fugitive charged with sexual assault in relation to Council Bluffs suspicious death investigation
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How Vivek Ramaswamy is winning over Donald Trump supporters: With the first Republican primary debate in just over a week and the leadoff Iowa caucus five months ...
firstpost.com/explainers/how-vivek-ramaswamy-is-winning-over-donald-trump-supporters-12994262.html
Quick Glance: Ramaswamy condemns politicized persecution of Trump in Georgia
- Ramaswamy criticizes the indictments against Trump in Georgia as politicized persecution.
- Grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicts Trump.
- Ramaswamy announces lawsuit against the Justice Department and demands more information on the indictments against Trump.
- Ramaswamy sees increasing interest and support despite Trump's lead in the polls.
Pottawattamie County Attorney finds police killing of Omaha homicide suspect justified
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/pottawattamie-county-attorney-finds-police-killing-of-omaha-homicide-suspect-justified/article_c22f59b8-2bef-11ee-997b-2f2be6a9a87b.html
Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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A man killed by Iowa police after a homicide and carjacking had a ‘hit list,’ authorities say
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Paid articlePaid Planned Parenthood calls for protests as GOP prepares to pass new abortion restrictions
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Paid articlePaid Man sought in Nebraska homicide, armed carjacking shot and killed by police in Iowa
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Donald Trump Has Never Heard Of A Dairy Queen Blizzard: Trump handed out ice cream at an Iowa Dairy Queen following a campaign event in the state
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Paid articlePaid Man charged with murder in death of Council Bluffs woman: A Council Bluffs man previously charged with abuse of a corpse and theft related to the death of his ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-council-bluffs-woman/article_09c82086-36ed-11ee-9b53-1f8d9a22befb.html
DeSantis on the trail: Combative with critics, not yet cozy with voters: The Florida governor hit back at a heckler, highlighted his family and chatted up voters ...
washingtonpost.com/elections/2023/06/03/ron-desantis-president-gop-campaign-trail/
Quick Glance: How to Pronounce DeSantis? Florida Governor Struggles Too
- Ron DeSantis varies the pronunciation of his surname at public events.
- As early as 2018, the local newspaper Tampa Bay Times drew attention to this discrepancy.
- DeSantis is an Italian surname, with the 'e' pronounced as it is written.
- Donald Trump has attacked his Republican rival for 'changing his name'.
Hulu documentary features 'world’s most ingenious thief,' an Omaha native who began life of crime in Iowa
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/hulu-documentary-features-world-s-most-ingenious-thief-an-omaha-native-who-began-life-of/article_1a366093-68e2-53ff-be8f-6832f2792588.html
Omaha and Council Bluffs officers who fired shots in fatal shooting are identified
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/omaha-and-council-bluffs-officers-who-fired-shots-in-fatal-shooting-are-identified/article_117327ea-2040-11ee-a2e9-971e1f78232a.html
Iowa lawmakers pass new asset test for SNAP benefits that could kick off thousands
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/14/iowa-house-passes-new-eligibility-requirements-for-public-assistance-snap-medicaid/70112482007/
Opinion: Kim Reynolds’ priority in hiring new Iowa education chief was clear: Opinion: The governor picked someone with experience promoting private education ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2023/03/26/kim-reynolds-priority-education-chief-was-clear/70042470007/
Council Bluffs man sentenced to five years for possessing, receiving child pornography
omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/council-bluffs-man-sentenced-to-five-years-for-possessing-receiving-child-pornography/article_21633ca2-a0f3-11ed-93f7-ff99c3f8c950.html
Omaha’s most affordable starter homes: Look through budget-friendly homes for first home buyers and flippers
omaha.com/news/local/omaha-s-most-affordable-starter-homes/collection_2c12257e-0f80-5392-8f4b-b2f3ef00882f.html
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