Fuel economy a major sales tool for area dealers
Dealers report fuel efficiency remains a key selling point for models like the Scion Xb and Chevy Aveo. Toyota of Iowa City notes high mpg aids selling upscale models. Grovert Chevrolet highlights the V-8 Silverado’s popularity despite mileage. Some dealers see little impact from gas prices while others stock more efficient and hybrid options.
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Toyota
Iowa City
Scion
Shane Peden
Peden
Chevrolet GM
Newhall
Bill Grovert
Grovert
Mike Atwood
Cedar Rapids
Atwood
Drug trade group challenges AARP drug price study
Manufacturers of America rejects the AARP analysis as misleading on price comparisons and wholesale acquisition pricing. They argue medical inflation and consumer costs differ, citing a 4 percent rise versus 4.7 percent for other services and noting rebates distort WAP figures. The group cites 2003 7.1 percent brand price increases and 1999–2004 35.1 percent rise in WAP, framing policy implications for importation debates.
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Manufacturers of America
AARP
Lori Reilly
Trade Association
Manufactur
Reilly
Coralville Seeks Hotel Operator As Groundbreaking Plans Move Ahead
City Council approved zoning changes to advance the Coralville hotel and conference center project while awaiting an operator. Hyatt and Starwood are among several possible operators, with Marriott also a potential rejoiner. Officials expect a two to three month window to secure an operator without derailing the schedule and may keep the May 5 groundbreaking date if responses are swift.
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Hyatt and
Starwood
Marriott
Hayworth
Josh Schamberger
Iowa City
Coralville
Schamberger
Polio Outbreaks Continue Worldwide and Vaccine Legacy
A 59 year old recalls polio recovery and credit to the March of Dimes while noting ongoing global cases. WHO reported 1263 polio cases last week led by Nigeria and India with others in Pakistan Niger Afghanistan and Egypt. Sheriff Don Zeller recalls vaccine shots at Palo School and the impact of real vaccines versus placebos.
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California
Mehegan
U.S. Army
March of Dimes
The
National Foundation For
World Health Organization
Nigeria
India
Pakistan
Niger
Afghanistan
Egypt
Linn
Don Zeller
Zeller
Palo School
Linn County Task Force Opens Illegal Dumping Hotline
A state grant funds a Linn Boone and Appanoose County task force to track and curb illegal dumping. Teresa Kurtz announced a 24 7 hotline at 319 362 2252 to report and route dumps for cleanup and data collection.
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Boone
Appanoose
Teresa Kurtz
The
Solid Waste Agency
Keep
Linn County
Kurtz
Linn
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Beautiful
Johnson County
Cedar County
Kevin Hackathorn
Robert Fangmann
Linn, Johnson and
Scott
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