Retirees relocation to Iowa sparks debate on trends
Retirees impressed by Iowa Policy Project findings note 15 770 seniors moved out during the period. The piece profiles Niles and Carol Ross of New York who relocated from St Louis to Cedar Rapids in 1997 and describe Iowa's mix of education, jazz culture, and crime rates as reasons for relocation. The article features Des Moines chamber outreach, DNR maps, and Iowa City Hawkeye culture as pull factors.
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Niles
Carol Ross
New York
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Niles Ross
Columbus
Ohio
Wichita
Kaw
Chambers of Commerce
Rosses
Des Moines
Greater
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Ross
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Kirkwood Community College
Kcck-Fm
Coe College
Coe
Actor Gale’s fate on Lost fuels fan buzz
The article centers on Michael Emerson of Lost mystery as Gale a hot air balloon pilot presumed to be one of The Others. Emerson notes fan chatter and says he hasn’t read next scripts though he’s aware of the online buzz. He discusses his career and Iowa roots with family viewing TV.
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Gale
Emerson
New York
Toledo
Drake
Oscar Wilde
William Hinks
Ron
Carol Emerson
Grinnell
Emersons
Carrie Preston
Michael Emerson
Iowa
Midwest
Hawaii
Henry
Cedar Rapids seeks fair share as Senate weighs levee and infrastructure funds
Lawmakers from Cedar Rapids blame Des Moines for skewing state spending but defend the community’s push for projects. The infrastructure bill totals about 77 million over four years for courthouse and lab upgrades, bioscience, homeland security, prison needs, playground safety, and park infrastructure. A Cedar Rapids earmark includes a new community based correctional facility and levee improvements with possible Senate additions.
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Oakdale
National Guard
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Des Moines
Hogg
Wally Horn
Horn
Dubuque
Waterloo
Mary Lundby
R-Marion
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Jeff Elgin
University
Elgin
Iowa
Rockwell
Red Star Yeast
Genencor
Wallace
University of Iowa
Coralville
Bioscience Alliance
Regent Universities
Anamosa
Kirkwood Community College
University of Northern Iowa
Toledo
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa Veterans Home
Marshalltown
Bob Dvorsky
Todd Taylor
Senate
Reimbursement Gaps Hit Iowa Pharmacists and Plan D Debates
Iowa pharmacists report reimbursements for some drugs run about 15 dollars below their cost under Plan D. Small-town stores face ongoing financial strain while providers discuss generic substitutions and insurer outreach. Democrat Loebsack urged extending enrollment deadlines and price negotiations, with Leavitt noting many have signed up.
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Shepley Pharmacy
Mount Vernon
Shepley
Tipton
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Jackson
the Gazette
Cheryl Clarke
Iowa Pharmacy Association
Iowa
Dave Loebsack
Jim Leach
Wer
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Leavitt
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