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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Business groups told a panel of the governor’s top aides that the state’s premiere business tax credits should remain intact, while critics called for greater scrutiny and an end to some of the tax breaks.

The second of two public hearings about state tax credits was held Wednesday afternoon and it lasted more than four and a half hours.  Jan Laue of the Iowa Federation of Labor told the panel of state agency managers that it’s time to ensure all state tax credits provide a good return on the investment.

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Drake coach says young team is getting better

by Todd Kimm 12/16/09 4:57 PM

Drake coach Mark Phelps says his young Bulldog squad is making progress. Drake is 5-5 on the season after winning its down invitational over the weekend and a number of newcomers are playing significant roles.
Phelps says four of the top six scorers are in their first year. He says any time you add so many [...]

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Abandoned Cedar Rapids building continues to burn

by Dar Danielson 12/16/09 4:51 PM

A large fire at an abandoned meatpacking plant in downtown Cedar Rapids continues to burn, and the smoke has raised health concerns. The fire began Tuesday morning and firefighters were going to let it burn but the wind shifted and the fire is getting bigger.
Cedar Rapids Fire Department spokesman Greg Buelow says firefighters can’t go [...]

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Superintendent launches a campaign for congress

by Dar Danielson 12/16/09 4:49 PM

A school superintendent from central Iowa launched his campaign today  for Iowa’s fourth district congressional seat. Fifty-nine-year-old Bill Maske, a Democrat, plans to resign in January as head of the Interstate 35 School District to run in hopes of unseating Republican Tom Latham of Ames.
Maske is a political newcomer, and says Latham too often supports [...]

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Class 4A: Kyley Simmons, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)

by Todd Kimm 12/16/09 2:34 PM

The junior guard scored 27 points, dished out six assists and collected five steals in a victory over Shenandoah. Simmons connected on 10-of-12 from the field and leads her team in scoring, assists and steals.

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Class 2A: Brooke Scharn, Sioux Central (Sioux Rapids)

by Todd Kimm 12/16/09 2:33 PM

The senior is averaging over 20 points and eight rebounds this season. Scharn scored 23 points, hauled down nine rebounds, had five assists and four steals in a victory over Ridge View.

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Class 3A: Mollie Sir, Crestwood (Cresco)

by Todd Kimm 12/16/09 2:30 PM

The senior guard poured in 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had five assists in a win over New Hampton. Sir is shooting better than 57 percent from the floor, including just over 56 percent from three point range.

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