Vilsack hails LGBT progress at rural Iowa summit
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised the USDA as an inclusive department at a RuralPride Summit in Des Moines. He cited progress since 2009, noting the agency has reduced discrimination claims and strives to reflect America. Organizers highlighted LGBT rural visibility and economic needs in Iowa, with Naomi Goldberg noting LGBT presence in nearly all counties.
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Movement Advancement Project
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Wright County pork plant wins 11.5 million in tax incentives
Iowa Economic Development Board unanimously approved 11.5 million in state tax breaks for Prestage Farms to build a 240 million pork plant in Wright County, despite opposition at a public hearing. Critics argued against subsidies to an out of state company and environmental concerns while supporters cited tax benefits and job creation.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Accepts Washington Official Resignation
The Cedar Rapids school board approved the resignation of Michael Johnson, longtime Washington High associate principal and incoming athletic director, amid ongoing sex scandal investigations. An interim athletic director will be named. Johnson earned 124377 last year.
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Linn County minimum wage study sparks talk of $10.25 an hour
So fia Mehaffey fielded questions on the plan hosted by the county with Linn County League of Women Voters help. The proposal by Rogers would raise the county wage from $7.25 to $10.25 by January 2019 with county board approval and optional city adoption. Restauranteurs warn of higher costs and price ripples while Cedar Rapids and Johnson County pursue related actions.
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Cedar Rapids
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Johnson County
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Iowa Lottery Draw Summary for August 18
The August 18 lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 3 4 6 and Evening 1 2 7. Pick 4 Midday 7 5 4 5 and Evening 6 4 8 1. All or Nothing Midday 3 4 6 8 10 11 and Evening 4 9 10 11 12 15. Lucky for Life numbers are 1 2 14 19 48 with lucky ball 16.
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