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Unless Iowa City can become self-sufficient and stop relying on State and Federal dollars, I believe we're watching the beginning of the end. The U.S. Departme
by iAMkenough 2y ago
Unless Iowa City can become self-sufficient and stop relying on State and Federal dollars, I believe we're watching the beginning of the end.
The U.S. Department of State notified the University of Iowa International Writing Program on Feb. 26 that its grants through the department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs were being terminated, stating that the awards “no longer effectuate agency priorities,” nor align “with agency priorities and national interest.”
Iowa City's property tax growth has also been capped by the State Legislature, at a rate that won't keep up with inflation.
- yesfitz 2y agoYou've identified some real headwinds that the community is facing, but I think the gubernatorial and mid-term legislative elections will shed more light on the future. Maybe research and cultural hubs like Iowa City will just need to weather the storm until 2028 or maybe they start making longer term plans for austerity. The general vibe around town has been an even greater focus on building local community regardless.