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(Radio Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds is calling for bold, yet practical tax cuts as the 2022 legislative session begins. Reynolds was among the speakers at an Iowa G-O-P fundraiser this (Monday) morning.
Senate President Jake Chapman, a Republican from Adel, called for complete elimination of the state income tax, but other G-O-P legislators who addressed the crowd did not talk specifics. House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford says the G-O-P has a lot to be happy about.
The House and Senate convened shortly after 10 a.m.
Police in Glenwood, Saturday, arrested an 18-year-old on an assault charge. Authorities say Michael Monson, of Glenwood, was taken into custody for Domestic Abuse Assault. His cash or surety bond was set at $1,000.
(Radio Iowa) – An Iowa State University study finds immigrant entrepreneurs are less likely to choose Iowa as their place of business. I-S-U economics professor John Winters says one main reason Iowa is being avoided is the state’s cold climate, especially during the winter. “Immigrant entrepreneurs are certainly an important part of the U.S. economy and the entrepreneur ecosystem,” Winters says, “and they’re not equally dispersed across the U.S. and to be quite honest, parts the Midwest, Iowa may never have the level of immigrant entrepreneurship that California has.”
Winter says it’s harder for immigrants to imagine running a successful business long-term in a state with such cold weather. He adds, that doesn’t mean Iowa should disregard immigrants who want to open their own businesses. “But it does mean that we have to be especially aware that outsiders are not just going to flock to Iowa,” Winters says, “that maybe we need to think about some of these challenges, and say, ‘Okay, how can we make the state more attractive to people?’”
Winters says Iowa -can- lure in those potential business owners by offering more incentives like expanding outreach and training programs to reach more immigrants in the state.
(byKassidy Arena, Iowa Public Radio)
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, are expected to act on multiple appointments. To start, the Board will appoint 28 or more members to serve in Condemnation in Eminent Domain proceedings. Other appointments include:
The Board will also discuss, and take possible action on, budgetary considerations. They’ll also received a weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken. Their meeting takes place in the Supervisors’ Board Room inside the Cass County Courthouse, beginning at 9-a.m., Tuesday.
(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports a man from Davenport was arrested on drug charges at around 3-a.m., Saturday. Officials say 20-year-old Keontay Shylee Gavanny Taylor was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance-Meth/1st offense; Unauthorized Poss. of an Offensive weapon; Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia; Poss. of Marijuana/1st offense; Interference with Official Acts, and Conspiracy to deliver under 50 kg of marijuana. Taylor was later released on bond.
A little after 10-p.m., Saturday, 25-year-old Taran Paul Alexander Austin, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He too, was later released on bond. Two people from Creston were arrested early today (Monday), for Violation of a No Contact Order. 77-year-old Richard Lee Ray and 56-year-old Lilian Rose Ray were arrested at the intersection of Sumner and Townline Streets in Creston, and held without bond, pending an appearance before the magistrate. Lilian Ray was being held in the Adams County Jail.
And, at around 2:45-a.m. today (Monday), 37-year-old Curtis Lee Lamasters, of Nebraska, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center in Creston, on a charge of OWI/1st offense. He was being held on bond in the jail.
(Radio Iowa) – Waterloo police are searching for a suspect in a weekend homicide. Authorities say one person was fatally shot at Prime Mart, a convenience store on the city’s side. The incident happened around 10 PM Saturday. According to police, the victim was shot multiple times and officers rendered aid until Waterloo Fire Rescue paramedics arrived. The victim, who died at the scene, has not yet been identified. Police are asking for the public’s help in solving the crime.
It’s the second shooting at the convenience store in less than two months. Two men were injured there in a November 19th shooting that also hasn’t been solved.
(Radio Iowa) – Many Iowans try to combat the bone-chilling cold of winter with space heaters, but they can also bring an increased risk of house fires. Le Mars Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Schipper says space heaters can provide much-needed warmth to an icy room, however, they can also be very dangerous if they’re misused. “We want those plugged directly into an outlet and not onto an extension cord, they draw a lot of juice,” Schipper says. “We want at least three feet of clearance around them of combustibles. A couple of the recent fires we’ve had, those space heaters were too close to bedding, blankets, combustible material.”
The more modern space heaters have been manufactured with better safety features, yet they’re not foolproof, especially if you set a load of laundry down next to one. “A lot of the newer ones have safety tip-over switches, meaning, if they get knocked over, they’ll shut themselves off,” he says, “however, even those, if they’re too close to combustibles, will ignite a fire.” Schipper says portable heaters can be a real hazard if they’re left unattended.
“Space heaters should never be running when you’re not around,” he says. “So, whether you have it at home or work or wherever, the only time it should be operating is when you’re with it. Otherwise, those should be shut off.” The chief strongly recommends smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in all homes.