Louis Rich plant sale eyed by Iowa buyers
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp parent of Louis Rich says it may sell the West Liberty plant and Ellsworth operation. Farmland Foods and nearby turkey growers show interest while 750 jobs could vanish if no buyer emerges. discussions with multiple potential buyers are in early stages.
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Neighbors clash with city over brick street relief
In Cedar Rapids, southeast residents push to save a century-old brick segment on 16th Street SE while city crews install a $1.1 million storm sewer from Grande to 19th Street and Eighth Avenue. A compromise funds brickwork beside Redmond Park via $20,000 plus $5,000 from a CDBG group. remaining costs sought from other CDBG funds.
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Wellington Heights
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Harkin blocks Greenspan renomination in Senate hold
Senator Tom Harkin uses a Senate hold to delay the reappointment of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. He argues Greenspan keeps interest rates high and resists inflation relief while calling for open debate on the nomination. Greenspan plans a private meeting with Harkin.
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Property tax relief hung on funding credits in Iowa plan
In Des Moines a conference panel proposed 117.5 million in tax relief with 22.5 million linked to residential property tax credits. Disputes over fully funding homestead military and elderly credits stalled the deal, fueling accusations between House Speaker Ron Corbett and Senate Democrats about tax-cut motives.
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Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids
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Swanson Woods win elections regional council seats
Abbi Swanson of Mount Vernon and Odie Woods of Palo won council seats. Bulls beat Bucks 86 80 marking milestone win. Chicago reached 70th win in the season. Company to hire 100 customer service representatives in Cedar Rapids this month. Iowans share experiences from Monday's Boston Marathon. Marion artist Randy Behr showcased festival art. Details on 1C 1B 6C 1C.
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Mount Vernon
Odie Woods
Palo
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Marion
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