Local ammunition shortage forces advance orders by police
The Gazette reports that Corridor police say ammunition costs have risen and require earlier ordering as wars abroad strain supply. Lana Ulmer of Ultra Max Ammunition, supplier to Iowa City police, notes contracts tied to U.S. military needs must be filled.
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the Gazette
Linn County
Christoph Trappe
U.S
Lana Ulmer
Rapid City
Iowa City
Ammunition Shortages Drive Costs Across Iowa Agencies
North Liberty Police Chief Jim Warkentin would borrow ammo from another agency if needed as patrols continue. Linn County Sheriff Capt. Brian Gardner says rifle ammo orders take up to six months to arrive and costs have more than doubled from $140 to $340 per 1 000 rounds due to the war effort.
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North Liberty
Jim Warkentin
Linn County
Brian Gardner
Air traveler taxes fund private airport upgrades, AP reveals
The federal government diverted billions in airline passenger taxes to general aviation fields used mainly by private pilots and corporate executives. The AP found more than $7 billion spent over the past decade on runway and terminal improvements with minimal oversight, while air travel costs rise for passengers who pay multiple taxes totaling over $104 billion since 1997.
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Minneapolis
San Francisco
Associated Press
Bob Poole
Southern California
Reason Foundation
Political campaign stops draw Iowa attention and funds
A spring 1999 memory of a UI student watching Elizabeth Dole at the University of Iowa highlights long caucus campaigns drawing presidential candidates and funding. The canceled Iowa visit due to weather shows travel hurdles and missed learning moments as political researchers gain opportunities this year amid candidate visits and ongoing caucus activity.
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Sen
Elizabeth Dole
R-N.c
Iowa
Dancing with the Stars inspires Cedar Rapids area dancers
Eastern Iowans flock to local studios to learn televised moves and study the show for technique. Instructors note that although stars on DWTS are not all dancers, the program motivates daily practice and attention to details like heel leads and head position.
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Cedar Rapids
ABC
Ken Harris
TC Dance Club
Murray
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