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'Work to do': 4 bills introduced in Iowa to address mental health needs

By Bob Martin | Jan 23, 2022

The 2022 Iowa State Legislative session has begun and this year Rep. Ann Meyer said that one of the top focuses of the Human Resources committee that she chairs is mental health access.

'Flat and fair': Reynolds proposes bill to make flat income tax rate of 4% by 2026

By Bob Martin | Jan 23, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed her constituents in the 2022 Condition of the State on Jan. 11 where she touched on a variety of issues including the budget and on a bill that will transition Iowa's income tax rate to 4% in what she called “flat and fair.”

Iowa lawmakers call 'Reynolds' workforce crisis' top priority, along with pandemic, this legislative session

By Bob Martin | Jan 16, 2022

The workforce crisis in Iowa has become a main concern for residents, business owners and legislators alike and now that lawmakers are back in session it has been called one of the primary focuses for both sides of the aisle.

Eldora man identified as subject shot and killed by officers

By Bob Martin | Dec 23, 2021

An Eldora man was identified as the subject shot by officers during a confrontation with police after he allegedly brandished a shotgun Dec. 8, according to a Dec. 10 release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

'A ways to go, but we are making progress': Iowa's COVID positive tests and vaccination rates increase

By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2021

COVID-19 positive rates and hospitalizations are on the rise in the state of Iowa with statistics showing concerning numbers as the winter months near.

‘More needs to be done,’ commissioner declares after Iowa State football fans stormed field

By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2021

Last week Iowa State stunned the No. 9 ranked Oklahoma State squad in a 24-21 win and fans stormed the football field in celebration.

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'Work to do': 4 bills introduced in Iowa to address mental health needs

'Flat and fair': Reynolds proposes bill to make flat income tax rate of 4% by 2026

Iowa lawmakers call 'Reynolds' workforce crisis' top priority, along with pandemic, this legislative session

Eldora man identified as subject shot and killed by officers

'A ways to go, but we are making progress': Iowa's COVID positive tests and vaccination rates increase

‘More needs to be done,’ commissioner declares after Iowa State football fans stormed field

Which former Waterloo Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4?

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