Des Moines Register, May 3, 2007
By Jason Clayworth

Thousands of Iowans could be left without cable service if a bill passed by the Legislature is signed by the governor, cable and city advocates say.

In addition, the law would specifically grant cities the legal right to collect up to 5 percent franchise fees on cable. That jeopardizes lawsuits filed against several Iowa cities seeking millions of dollars in refunds to cable users.

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