Linn County considers wage ordinance with staged raises
Linn County supervisors plan a Monday work session to discuss a countywide minimum wage ordinance proposed by Chairman Ben Rogers. The plan would raise the federal rate to 8.50 in 2017 9.50 in 2018 and 10.25 in 2019 with local city opt ins or rejections. Other counties like Polk Wapello and Johnson are also moving or have moved on wage increases with ranges from 10.10 to 10.75 by 2019 and CPI tied increases in Johnson County.
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Democrats and GOP clash over Clinton Trump racism charges
Iowa Democrats and Republicans traded charges of racism and hypocrisy after Hillary Clinton released a video showing KKK members supporting Donald Trump. Party leaders accused each other of double standards linking Sen. Byrd’s past to Clinton’s ads and pledging to mobilize their bases for the race.
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Grassley wraps Iowa 99 county tour with Anamosa stop
Sen Chuck Grassley will conclude his annual 99 county tour with a 10:30 to 11:30 a m town hall in the Jones County Courthouse Anamosa inviting open Q A on any subject. Opponent Patty Judge contends access has dwindled amid private meetings and limited public town halls in Iowa.
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Gazette contact and subscription rates notice
The Gazette announces subscription prices and delivery options for Cedar Rapids readers. Rates include $8 weekly and $416 yearly for in state seven day service and $468 yearly for out of state seven day service. Postmaster and general contact numbers are listed for customer service.
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