Weekly papers face rising costs and strong community pull
North Liberty Leader and related weeklies report a 43 percent postal premium this year and a 6 percent printing rise. Publishers say subscriptions and ads must absorb higher costs, yet local volunteer coverage and strong business communities keep circulation growing. They stress they serve as the primary local information source for Mount Vernon Lisbon Solon and North Liberty.
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North Liberty Leader
Lindner
Krob
Mount Vernon
Lisbon
Solon Economist
Mount Vernon-Lisbon
North Liberty
Schools urged to keep open during flu outbreak
Schools urge staying open amid swine flu concerns. Measures include hand washing, fever controls, and no excuses policy. Cities report cases while districts prepare for possible vaccinations and reopenings.
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Minneapolis
Craig Vana
Bismarck
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Paul Johnson
No grandfathering for wood fired boilers in Cedar Rapids area ordinance
The proposed ordinance requires boilers to meet emissions rules and to have smokestacks at least two feet higher than a neighbor’s peak roof or be 200 feet from the owner’s property line. Supporters say the rule follows industry standards. opponents favor grandfathering existing boilers.
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Cedar Rapids
Hedina
Hodina
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Health co op plan would offer nonprofit competition to private insurers
Supporters say cooperatives would sell insurance in rural states like electric and agricultural co- ops. With 3 to 4 billion in government initial support, a national structure would link state affiliates yet stay independent. Critics worry about efficiency and impact on private firms.
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White House
Robert Gibbs
Illinois bests Le Claire in Tug Fest rope battle
In the 23rd Tug Fest across the Mississippi Port Byron won all 11 pulls over Le Claire Iowa to claim a third straight victory. Illinois teams dominated the three minute pulls with 2,700 feet of rope. crowd enjoyed carnival rides and sunshine as competitors expressed pride and fatigue.
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Stabbing in Dubuque Leaves Man Dead Police Charge
A 40 year old Dubuque man, Michael Mayton, appeared in court after a dispute over loud music led to two stabbings. One man died, the other was hospitalized at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Mayton faces willful injury and going armed with intent charges. Authorities have not released names or residences of the victims.
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Michael Mayton
Kevin Kline
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