Marion to appeal police ruling to Iowa Supreme Court
The Marion City Council voted unanimously to appeal a Linn District Court decision that favored two police officers James Weilenhagen and Michael DeLaMater over disciplinary actions. City officials seek clarification on how union activity protections interact with misconduct rules amid a likely year before the Supreme Court hearing.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Christie Wallace
Marion
Linn District Court
Don Hoskins
Iowa
James Weilenhagen
Michael DeLaMater
William Eads
Riley
Supreme Court
Marion council weighs cable rate deregulation and hearing
Marion City Council plans a May 5 public hearing on deregulating Cox Cable rates and votes a possible $1.25 rise to $9.50 monthly. Council members note federal actions could shift regulatory powers away, while downtown parking on Seventh Avenue may become permanent if approved.
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Marion
Cox Cable
Charles Kraut
Leighton Ford
Seventh Avenue
Highway 151
Marion Street
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
John Bender
Mar ion Mothers Club hosts self defense talk
Chris Smaby will present self defense at 7 45 p m Thursday at Linda Wilson's home 1170 30th St Marion The American Legion Marion Post 298 and the Legion Auxiliary sponsor a 500 tournament starting at 1 p m Saturday at the Post Building for members and guests
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Marion Mothers Club
Chris Smaby
Linda Wilson
30Th St
Marion
American Legion
Marion Post
the Legion Auxiliary
Post
Iowa Electric seeks fast FERC action on 59 percent wholesale rate rise
Iowa Electric Light and Power asks the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to avoid delay on a $5.6 million rate increase to 28 towns. FERC wants cost data by April 30, or the review restarts with a 60 day deadline. PMID: None. The plan includes a June filing for a broader rate increase tied to Muscatine plant costs.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Iowa
FERC
Horace Webb
Amana
Anita
Grand Junction
Hopkinton
Maquoketa
Ogden
Preston
Sibley
State Center
Story City
Tipton
Traer
Vinton
West Liberty
Whittemore
Burt
Corwith
Dike
Dysart
Earlville
Eldridge
Ellsworth
Kelley
Long Grove
Marathon
Panora
Paton
Roland
Stanhope
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Kalona
Webb
Muscatine
Chief Urges Proper Fuse Use to Prevent Home Fires
Marion Fire Chief Jim Ford warns against replacing fuses with higher amperage and cautions it can worsen hazards. He cites a recent fire that displaced a woman and children and says overheated wiring and excess loads cause fuses to blow. If unsure why a fuse blew, call an electrician and consider rewiring for older homes with many appliances.
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Marion
Jim Ford
Ford
End to gas price regulation could lower home energy costs
The piece argues deregulating natural gas production to create a competitive market while keeping Public Utility Commissions to monitor prices. It warns that 28 price categories have raised gas costs and suggests gradual removal of regulation to let 10,000 independent producers sell to pipelines and utilities, potentially lowering prices.
Support for Gas Price Competition to Congress
Readers are urged to contact their Congressman and Senators to push for more competition in natural gas pricing. A sample statement encourages deregulation of gas producers. Information is available from the Natural Gas Supply Association in Washington, D.C.
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Natural Gas Supply Association
Rhode Island Ave
N.W
Suite 200
Washington, D.C
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Weilenhagen
Union
Marion Civil Service Commission
DeLaMater
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Marion Council
Jon Lash
Ith Clinic
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Vern Cooper
Marion Bureau
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