Iowa City council rejects plaza design change
The Iowa City council rejects moving the downtown plaza focal point 16 feet west, citing disruption to the urban renewal concept. They affirm a dry plaza design with a fountain alternative if funds allow and approve tree planting and mercury lights.
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Council eyes taxi service start after license rule change
Berlin says only elder transport subsidies exist, with two other groups showing taxi interest. Council may waive the 30 day certificate rule to allow a new company to begin. Oxford matter slated for next meeting. Also approved recreation center elevator and restrooms worth 65,200 and 7,000 respectively.
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Iowans Split on Food Stamp Vote
Eastern Iowa lawmakers supported keeping striking workers eligible for food stamps by a 249 to 170 vote, while the House rejected a measure to bar strikers and households. The debate cited anti-union and anti-labor implications and differences with general welfare goals.
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Ray Blasts Critics On Donation Charges
Des Moines Governor Robert Ray challenged Democratic attacks as negative and vowed Iowa will not accept such politics. He defended a $300 donation dispute, insisting an individual contribution from Arthur Johnson was legal and that a Fort Dodge lawyer’s switch request aimed to conceal the gift. Ed Campbell filed a formal complaint over the donation with the state finance commission, while Ray accused Campbell of orchestrating a campaign to oust him.
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