Walmart subsidies claim judged mostly false after forum remarks
Dave O'Brien cites a House report to claim Walmart workers receive $2 to $3 billion in annual taxpayer subsidies. Experts say extrapolating from one Wisconsin store is not valid, with wages similar to other retailers and Medicaid shares similar to national average. Hayley Bruce reported.
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Cedar Rapids Rollergirls Find New Home at Veterans Memorial
Roller derby squads the Brutal Belles and Cedar Rapids Rollergirls prepare for a home bout at the renovated Veterans Memorial Building on May’s Island in downtown Cedar Rapids. Captain Cup of Pain, Christian Uptain, 32, works at GoDaddy by day and skates by night, celebrating a permanent downtown base after past moves since 2008.
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Roller derby returns to Brutal Belles venue in Cedar Valley
Christian Uptain of the Brutal Belles Veterans Memorial Commission describes a renewed community role for the building after remodeling following a flood. The Rollergirls partner with the commission for recurring events, using a removable rink to protect new maple floors while the Armory hosts practice on basement concrete. Tonight the Cedar Valley Derby team debuts a bout.
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Cedar Rapids Rollergirls vs Cedar Valley Derby Divas Double Header
The Cedar Rapids Rollergirls host a double header with the Divas of Waterloo and Cedar Falls at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 6 p m with a 7 p m start. tickets range from 10 to 13 dollars. The bout features the Brutal Belles and the Femme Fatales.
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The Gazette Contact Details and Subscription Rates
The Gazette lists publication details including address 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It provides subscription options weekly and yearly rates for in-state and out-of-state delivery and postmaster contact information.
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