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Following tense public and council discussion, Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus’ proposed amendment to the city’s police department budget did not pass at the city council meeting Tuesday night. Bergus’ amendment planned to freeze the police department budget at its current fiscal 2023 amount and shift the proposed increase in funds to a general. ....

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