Iowa Commission for the Blind faces scrutiny over proposed budget HAILEY PECK, Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Iowa Commission for the Blind has faced controversy over a proposed 2028 budget that would result in nearly a 50% increase.kAm%96 3@2C5 G@E65 @? $6AE] g E@ D9@@E 5@H? 2 u*a_ag 3F586E AC@A@D65 3J x@H2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 E96 q=:?5 s:C64E@C $E24J r6CG6?<2[ H9:49 :?4=F565 2 S`[dg_[dhb :?4C62D6 :? 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