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(Radio Iowa) – Creighton University Economist, Ernie Goss, says student loan forgiveness ends up being a windfall for colleges and universities — but he’s not in favor of them. “As a member of the academic establishment, if you will, I’m not very positive about that. I’m on the conservative side, meaning if you borrow to pay it back,” Goss says.
Goss says one problem is schools end up raising tuition and he says it has negative impacts on what is sometimes thought of as income inequality. ” In other words, you’ll get more income inequality because, again, you’re taking taxpayer money that comes from the broad range of taxpayers and it goes to those who have borrowed heavily in some cases, and their college graduates may have them and now they’re getting a win a windfall,” he says. “So in that respect is as also not good. From an economic standpoint, either.” Those who support loan forgiveness say the recipients will spend the money they would have paid on the loans on other things and also help cut inflation.
“Well, you could alternatively fly across the U-S and a helicopter and throw money out the side of the helicopter, and that would be spent as well. The problem with that of course is, that it will continue to inflation,” according to Goss. “Now, I don’t think it’ll have much of an impact on inflation. But if it did, the amount it does, will have a positive impact or increase inflationary pressures.” Goss conducts the Midwest Economic survey of purchasing managers, and he also surveys rural bankers. He says inflation has been a big issue in keeping the economy from a faster recovery. Goss doesn’t believe the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will help — nor do rural bankers.
“Nine out of ten of bankers think it’s not going to have the desired impact, in other words, it is probably going to increase inflationary pressures. At the same time, it probably will increase the deficit,” he says. Goss doesn’t think the plan will recover but the tax revenues the administration has touted. “Nor will the stock buybacks — in other words — the idea of companies that do stock buybacks, there’s a one percent tax on that. You probably won’t get the stock buybacks you think you’re gonna get, so the revenues are not there,” Goss says. “So all in all, again it will probably contribute to a little bit higher inflation. And that’s what the Congressional Budget Office thought as well.”
Goss’s survey that came out earlier this month showed the Midwest economy has been moving along pretty well despite issues with inflation, shortages of workers, and still some supply chain disruptions and slowdowns.
Police in Red Oak have arrested a woman on a 1st Offense Trespass charge. Authorities say 51-year-old Sally Mae Petersen, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 9:45-a.m. today (Thursday), at a residence in the 500 block of E. Prospect Street. Petersen was being held in Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.
(Radio Iowa) – Webster County District Court Judge Angela Doyle declared a mistrial Wednesday in the murder trial of 31-year-old Mark Russell until he can be evaluated to see if he is competent to stand trial. Russell is accused of beating 45-year-old Angela McLeod to death with a golf club in a Fort Dodge home in January of 2020 following a fight. McLeod’s daughter-in-law, Amber McLeod, says this extends what has already been an agonizing time of waiting.
She says Russell has used every avenue he could to delay the trial.
McCleod says the family is thankful for the help from county attorney and others for getting through the constant delays.
(Radio Iowa/kjan) – As we reported last week on KJAN, the City Council in Atlantic gave its initial approval to an ordinance to make aggressive panhandling illegal within city limits. It’s modeled after a new ordinance in Manchester, where city officials have moved to prohibit what they define as aggressive panhandling at gas stations as well as on sidewalks, streets, parking lots and other places open to the general public. Police in Sioux City say they are fielding more complaints about aggressive panhandling at busy intersections. Sioux City Police Sergeant Jeremy McClure says the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled panhandling is protected speech under the First Amendment.
In 2020, Sioux City officials passed an ordinance that bars anyone from standing or sitting in the middle of a street unless they’re on a median that’s at least six feet wide. That’s been the rule in Iowa’s largest city since April of 2019. Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek says the focus is on safety.
Parizek says complaints about panhandlers in Des Moines are fairly steady and, during the summer months, many of the 9-1-1 calls about Des Moines street beggars are about a pet or a child who is with the panhandler.
Same goes for pets if the panhandler is providing food and water and the pet appears healthy. Sergeant McClure of the Sioux City Police Department says anyone who feels threatened or harassed by an aggressive panhandler should call 9-1-1.
In April, the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa sent letters to four eastern Iowa cities, urging repeal of ordinances that generally prohibited aggressive solicitations in public areas. Dubuque’s city council repealed its ordinance this spring. Similar ordinances in Bettendorf, Davenport and Coralville were repealed in July. All were replaced with rules focused on the pedestrian safety.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The shorter days and more moderate temperatures make this fall a great time for gardening projects. The Cass County Master Gardeners invite you to their annual Fall Plant Sale, set for Saturday morning, September 10, at the Cass County Community Center, 805 W 10th Street. The sale will be open to the public to purchase divided perennials suitable for fall planting. Plants expected to be on the sale include iris (bearded and Siberian), peonies, daylilies, spring-flowering bulbs, hostas, perennial geranium, bachelor button, baptista, salvia, sedum, garden mum, rudbeckia, clematis, oregano and other herbs, lily of the valley, yarrow, cactus, houseplants and more. There will also be a large collection of gently used garden decor, pots, books, and tools for shoppers to explore.
The sale begins at 8 AM, and will be held in the front parking lot of the Cass County Community Center on the fairgrounds in Atlantic. Interested gardeners are encouraged to arrive early for best plant selection, as the annual spring and fall sales occasionally sell out before 10 AM, especially high-demand plants.
Bulbs bring spring color! The Master Gardeners are again selling bulbs for fall planting as well. Tulip and daffodil bulbs, high quality and shipped directly from the gardens of Van Engelsen in Connecticut, are expected to arrive in Atlantic in early October for timely planting. You can place your pre-order now; pay just $5 for a variety assortment of 5 colorful bulbs for your garden. Order forms with additional details are available at the Cass County Extension office, or online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass. Orders will also be taken at the plant sale on the 10th, if not already sold out.
Many perennials work well for fall dividing and transplanting, including daylilies, peonies, garden phlox, bleeding heart, coneflowers, speedwell, and more. Irises and hostas can also be transplanted successfully in early fall. By dividing the plant when it is not flowering, all the energy it produces can be directed to root and foliage growth, so plants overwinter in place and come back strong in the spring. Additionally, the cooler weather is easier on the plants (and the gardener!), and the plants generally do not use as much water as in spring and summer. Plants should be placed in the ground as early in fall as possible, but most can be successfully planted up until the ground freezes. The plants should also be adequately watered until the ground freezes, which is particularly important in dry years.
The Master Gardeners will bring perennials dug and divided from their own gardens to the fall plant sale. Community residents are also welcome to donate plants, and members may even help you dig! Please call in advance and make arrangements to drop off donated plants before the date of the plant sale. All funds raised from the sale support local Master Gardener projects such as community garden spaces, educational activities, grants and scholarships.
To donate items, to order bulbs, or for more information about these events and other Master Gardener activities in Cass County, please call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, email Cass County Extension Director and Master Gardener Coordinator Kate Olson at keolson@iastate.edu or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass. You are also invited to follow the Cass County Master Gardeners Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CassCoMG to keep up with local events and tips for gardening!
Here are links to the various Open Class livestock shows at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
English Pleasure/Equitation/Walk-Trot
Here are links to see the results from the various FFA livestock shows at the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
(Johnston, Iowa) – Iowa National Guard leaders wrapped up a weeklong visit to Kosovo to foster and strengthen the state partnership with the Kosovo Security Force this week. Maj. Gen. Ben Corell, the Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Hjelmstad, the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, joined the Kosovo Minister of Defense, U.S. Embassy personnel and KSF members in touring several cities to learn more about Kosovo history, traditions and culture.
Maj. General Ben Corell, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, visits Iowa troops and Kosovo Security Force members during a state partnership visit to Kosovo in August 2022. (Photos courtesy Capt. Kevin Waldron, Iowa National Guard Deputy Public Affairs Officer)
The Iowa Air National Guard’s 132d Wing, based out of Des Moines, Iowa, also conducted a large joint medical exercise with the KSF. The exercise was the culmination of a five-year training cycle that included multiple bilateral training events. Corell, Hjelmstad and senior KSF leaders observed as the Airmen and KSF troops worked side by side to focus on point of injury care, moving patients to a ROLE I hospital and then transporting the critically wounded to a higher level of care.
The trip comes after a recent visit from KSF leadership to the U.S., during which the Iowa National Guard and KSF renewed their dedication to continue strengthening the partnership through training and cultural understanding. They had the opportunity to tour Camp Dodge facilities, observe a joint cyber competition at Iowa State University and recognize Iowa Army National Guard and KSF troops for their efforts during joint maneuver training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Airmen with the 132d Air Wing, based in Des Moines, IA conduct joint medical training with Kosovo Security Force members in Pristina, Kosovo in August 2022.
The Iowa National Guard is planning several more joint training events with the KSF in 2023. To stay informed regarding all Iowa National Guard activities and events, visit the Iowa National Guard website, iowanationalguard.com.
(Radio Iowa) – A police chase last (Wednesday) night in Des Moines ended in a crash and multiple injuries. A Des Moines police officer saw a car run a stop sign on the city’s east side and tried to make a traffic stop, but the car sped off. A few blocks later, the suspect’s car hit another vehicle, then crashed into a utility pole. Five people jumped out and ran. Four of them were captured. Police say they found a firearm, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the suspect’s car.
Two people in the vehicle that was hit were hurt as were several of the suspects, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. Police say several felony charges are pending. No names were released.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak, Wednesday, arrested a man wanted on two Montgomery County warrants for Violation of Probation. Authorities say 50-year-old Floyd Raymond Henry II, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 6:48-p.m. in the 1100 block of W. Prospect Street. The first warrant was for OWI/1st offense, the other for Possession with the Intent to Deliver – A Class C Felony.
Floyd was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
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