17 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1991
Page
1
A task force says Cedar Rapids City Council members are underpaid for political reasons and recommends $6,000 raises for all members. Details on page 1B. Include your opinion on page 2A.
The Kauffman family donates a 12 foot granite boulder from the Washington Iowa family farm as a memorial to James Kauffman. He served on Kirkwood Community College’s board in Cedar Rapids. Details on page 1B.
The IRS is reconsidering a proposal to automatically grant most taxpayers an extra four months to file. Currently taxpayers must file Form 4868 to obtain a four month extension beyond the April 15 deadline. The delayed plan would have extended the filing deadline to August 15 without an extension request.
A state task force recommends capping Iowa spending on special education due to financial difficulties. The report urges tighter controls and efficiency measures to reduce costs across districts.
Members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids construct a house from foundation to roof through a Habitat for Humanity project. Details on page 4B.
A light item notes many children dream of becoming doctors until they learn the need to wash hands up to the elbows. The piece uses humor to lampoon early career expectations and hygiene in medicine.
About five of eleven Iowa National Guard units activated for the Persian Gulf War face overpayment corrections. Soldiers will receive letters within 60 days detailing debts and repayment options, with deductions possible from drill pay. The issue stems from pay and leave statements gaps during the deployment.
Iowa reports 1.139 billion in outstanding student loans as of June 30, up 12 percent from 1990. The Iowa College Aid Commission paid 14.8 million to lenders for defaulted loans in fiscal 1991, a 16 percent rise. Default rate holds near 7 percent while colleges warn costs rise. Cosmetology and career schools show highest default rates. universities show lower yet notable figures.
The AP reports U.S. factories raised output in July for a fourth straight month as exports helped reduce the June trade deficit to the smallest since 1983. Economists portray mixed views with some optimistic about a moderate recovery while others urge caution despite retail and housing signals.
Cedar Rapids is among three cities under review for an $8 million Penwest excipient production facility to be built at 1001 First St. SW. Penwest seeks $1 million in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to aid construction, with final site decisions pending. The firm has expanded Cedar Rapids operations with a $7.4 million boost to corn grinding capacity.
Sen. Tom Harkin said his Democratic presidential bid is moving toward a yes but would be abandoned if his family balks. He noted a September decision and warned campaigns can be long and costly, favoring a short, intense effort. He criticized Bush policies and livestock industry issues.
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