Ackworth NewsLocal news for Ackworth, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Senate Approves Indoor Smoking Ban- February 28, 2008 The Senate has passed a bill that bans smoking in most businesses and public places, including casinos and veterans halls. via KCRG-TV Cedar Rapidshttp://www.topix.net/city/ackworth-ia/2008/02/senate-approves-indoor-smoking-ban?fromrss=1 Bill creates child abuse tax checkoff- February 20, 2008 "I hope you'll join me today in giving a voice for the weakest among us and vote for the prevention of child abuse in our state" THOMAS BEAUMONT REGISTER STAFF WRITER February 20, 2008 The Iowa Senate passed a bill today that would allow taxpayers to designate a dollar or more of their state income tax return to a program aimed at ... via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackworth-ia/2008/02/bill-creates-child-abuse-tax-checkoff?fromrs... Lawmaker takes aim on high texbook prices- February 8, 2008 "It's that child's ability to have a head start in life" One state lawmaker's quest to make textbooks more affordable for Iowa students and stop what he calls price gouging by booksellers took a step forward Wednesday. via Waterloo Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/ackworth-ia/2008/02/lawmaker-takes-aim-on-high-texbook-prices?fr... |