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Property Tax Reform a Tricky Path to Adjournment
on Monday, April 24, 2023
Today marks Session Day 106 of the 110-day scheduled session. Friday will be the last day legislators receive per diems and the last day clerks will serve this session. As we have said many times, the legislature almost always goes past their scheduled date. So, what about this year?
During the tail end of this past week, the House and Senate reached
Budget Remains Primary Focus as Session Nears End
on Monday, April 10, 2023
We have reached the beginning of the 14th week of the 2023 Regular Session of the Iowa General Assembly. Today marks the 92nd day of the 110-day scheduled session. Less than 20 days remain until legislative per diems run out on Friday, April 28th.The only policy bills remaining for consideration are those that have been passed by a committee in both
Marion’s Central Corridor Rich with Investment Opportunity
on Friday, April 7, 2023
Marion’s Central Corridor continues to emerge as the most prominent and identifiable area within the community of Marion, IA. Over the past decade, the City of Marion has heavily invested in the Corridor through planning represented by the Central Corridor Districts Plan, the West End Master Plan, and the Uptown Streetscape Plan. Informed by years of public input, these steppingstones drive the growth of a unique regional business hub rich with urban-living options and entertainment destinations all focused on walkability.
MEDCO Publishes First Quarter 2023 Marion Community Index
on Thursday, April 6, 2023
Marion, IA – Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter of 2023. The report is informed by a business survey that allows MEDCO to measure the health, challenges, optimism, and opportunities of the organization’s business partners. Thirty-nine companies participated in Q1. The survey