Iowa Legislature Eyes Limited Agenda in Early 2014 Session
Iowa lawmakers foresee a short 2014 session with bipartisanship needed early on to pass priorities. Leaders expect focus on tax policy education infrastructure health care and job growth while Governor Branstad weighs income tax proposals and property tax reform amid split control of the legislature.
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Terry Branstad
West Des Moines
Iowa
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Iown City
Ways and Means Committee
Tom Sands
Acapello
Ways and Means
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Gambling moratorium unlikely in Iowa legislature
Sen. Rick Bertrand urges a possible pause on new gaming licenses, citing dependence on gambling revenue and the risk of cannibalizing casinos. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen doubts legislative approval this year, while Iowa Gaming Association notes existing licensing processes work and voter referendums are required for casino efforts.
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Sioux City
Rick Bertrand
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Des Moines Partnership
Bertrand
House
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Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
Commission
Ehrecke
Cedar Rapids Demolition Recycling Cuts Waste As City Expands
The Cedar Rapids Public Works building is being torn down with about 80 percent of the debris recycled. On site concrete will be crushed for use as fill or road base, while most other materials are diverted from the landfill. The project aims to minimize waste as the City Services Center expands.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Works
Sixth Street
New City Services Center
Tammy Seber
Building Services Department
Seber
John Riggs
Sandi Fowler
Fowler
Riggs
Correction of Donation Details to Czech Museum and Library
A correction notes Sue Zazza Hutchcroft donated a Santa's Workshop display to the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in honor of her brother and parents and grandparents. The Gazette clarifies that the Zazza family did not own Killian's department store and purchased the display after its closing.
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Mildred
Jack Zazza
Milo and
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Zazza
Killian’s
Zazzas
Gazette Publishing Rates and Contact Information
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids provides daily publication from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Subscription rates vary by delivery method and location with in state and out of state options and multiple contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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