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Monday, November 23, 2009

Update: Film credit program back for those already in pipeline

by Dar Danielson on November 23, 2009

in Business & Economy, Crime & Courts, Politics & Government

DED interim director Fred Hubble discuss film tax credits.

DED interim director Fred Hubble discusses film tax credits.

Iowa’s attorney general announced this afternoon the suspension of the state tax credit program for filmmakers has been lifted. Governor Chet Culver suspended the program in September after several questions came up about how the money was being spent.

A-G Tom Miller says about $9-million  of the $32-million for 22 approved projects had been paid out and they will now review the other $23-million in projects.

But, he says no new applications will be registered until lawmakers take another look at the program. He says this will allow them to see what happens with the projects that are being processed, and also give the legislature a chance to review the program to see where they want to go.

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Suspension of state tax credits for filmmakers lifted

by Dar Danielson 11/23/09 4:23 PM

Iowa’s attorney general announced this afternoon the suspension of the state tax credit program for filmmakers has been lifted. The state will honor agreements with movies and television productions that have already been approved for tax credits. However, no new applications will be registered until lawmakers review the program.
Governor Chet Culver suspended the state tax credit program for filmmakers [...]

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Death threat and fire under investigation in Pottawattamie County

by Radio Iowa Contributor 11/23/09 3:19 PM

A alleged death threat and an arson fire are under investigation in southwest Iowa’s Pottawattamie County. Sheriff Jeff Danker says the fire occurred Saturday outside Council Bluffs at 13502 Bluebird Lane.
Danker says deputies were dispatched to the fire just before 4:00 A.M., but while enroute the dispatcher advised that the fire had been put out, yet [...]

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First Lady delivers Thanksgiving meals to shelters

by Dar Danielson 11/23/09 2:59 PM

Iowa’s First Lady Mari  Culver is delivering turkey, ham and other items for  Thanksgiving meals to various shelters around the state today. It’s been a tradition since Governor Culver took office and the First Lady says they hope it raises awareness of the need across the state.
“It’s a perfect opportunity for people as they gather [...]

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Trapping remains popular in Iowa

by O. Kay Henderson 11/23/09 1:51 PM

Trapping is still a popular outdoor sport in Iowa, compared to neighboring states. State officials say about 1,500 Iowans hold licenses to capture “furbearing” animals like bobcats and otters. Ron Andrews of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says there are half that many trappers in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
“Generally, there’s a nice distribution of fur [...]

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Vander Plaats: Branstad bears some blame for Democrats’ weekend victory

by O. Kay Henderson 11/23/09 1:41 PM

Republican candidate Bob Vander Plaats says former Governor Terry Branstad, a rival for the G.O.P.’s 2010 nomination for governor, bears some responsibility for a Democratic victory in Washington over the weekend.
Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson joined his Democratic colleagues on a proceedural vote on health care reform that was a defeat for Republicans.  
“I remember back in [...]

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Man dies after bar fight in Washington

by Radio Iowa Contributor 11/23/09 1:18 PM

A man was killed in over the weekend during a bar fight in Washington. The Washington County Communications Center says officers were called to the 4th Avenue Bar and Grill at about 1:30 Sunday morning.
Eyewitness reports indicate a man was found unconscious in an area were several people were involved in an altercation. The man [...]

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