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As cities mull over bond ratings, debate gets ugly in Coralville

Dean Borg
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Iowa Public Radio
The Iowa City suburb has seen significant growth in recent years.

Most cities and towns are selling bonds to borrow money. But Iowa Public Radio’s Dean Borg  reports some Iowa cities have a big advantage in the cost of borrowing.    

Coralville’s spending on city development has conservative political groups up in arms, and at least one national organization has turned its sights to the November mayoral and city council elections. Iowa Public Radio’s Durrie Bouscaren reports. 

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Outside groups campaign in Coralville's city elections. By Durrie Bouscaren