Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Senator reveals latest version of Iowa property tax relief plan
7 May 2025
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A key GOP senator has unveiled a new version of a property tax reform package.
It no longer includes a $50,000 property tax exemption for homeowners. Senator Dan Dawson of Council Bluffs, chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, said that “one size fits all” number didn’t work, since it would wipe out most property tax revenue for small towns where home values are low.
“What we’ve proposed here now is every homestead gets a 25% discount on the value of their house, up to $125,000,” Dawson said. “That, I think, really hits the mark between the small communities and the large communities from the feedback that we were getting.”
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