Bettendorf Police Station referendum

The political action committee lobbying for approval of the $27-million Bettendorf police station referendum has run afoul of Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure rules.

The group – Yes for Public Safety – paid a $160 civil penalty for failing to file eight, one-time contribution forms within the required 10 days of receiving the contributions of $1,000 or more from "permanent organizations," such as a business or association.