Barron declines Linn County Supervisor bid for 2014
Lu Barron, a five term Linn County Supervisor elected in 1996, will not seek re election in 2014. She cites desire to spend time with her new grandchild in New Zealand and says she may pursue other work opportunities. Barron turns 60 January 30 and notes the decision follows personal reflection amid county governance tensions.
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Correction notice about misidentified teacher at Jefferson High
The Gazette corrects a Tuesday report misidentifying John O Connor as a math teacher. he is a science teacher at Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids. Readers may contact the paper at the listed numbers to comment on accuracy and corrections will follow.
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Gazette of Cedar Rapids Annual Rates and Contact Details
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids lists subscription rates for local motor route and mail delivery and provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries. It notes the newspaper is published daily from 500 Third Ave SE and registered to Gazette Communications Inc. in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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News tip line guidance for readers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The Gazette urges readers to call its tip lines for news tips. Cedar Rapids line is (319) 398-8254 and Iowa City line is (319) 339-3155. An Ontario number is (800) 397-8212 for general tips.
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Iowa City school board weighs canceling MLK Day classes
Following public outcry the Iowa City school board considers canceling classes on Martin Luther King Jr Day next month. The board directed Superintendent Murley to explore shifting MLK Day programming, with a Jan 14 meeting scheduled and Dec 17 discussion noted.
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Budget hearings seek boosts for state agencies and universities
Iowa agencies and the Regents pressed for increased funding in the 2015 budget. DHS sought 137.8 million more general funds to cover federal shifts and program growth. Regents urged a 4 percent operations rise plus 89 million for deferred maintenance and planning. Agriculture asked 6.65 million for water quality and 1 million for urban conservation. Branstad warned final decisions pending Revenue Estimating Conference.
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