Iowa to double highway upkeep funding to 100 million
The Iowa Transportation Commission plans to raise annual highway maintenance spending from 50 million to 100 million. DOT Director Mark Wandro backed the move, noting a statewide maintenance problem as lawmakers and local officials press for four lane upgrades to spur economic development.
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Iowa highway projects update in route descriptions
The report lists upgrades on major routes including U S 151 from Marion to Dubuque with one lane in each direction, Highway 60 from Le Mars to the Minnesota border becoming four lanes, Highway 34 from Des Moines to Burlington expanded to four lanes, Highway 5 from Des Moines to Knoxville relocated as Avenue of the Saints, and Interstate 235 near Des Moines under reconstruction.
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Iowa aims to expand inmate labor for community projects
Gary Maynard through the Iowa Department of Corrections pushes low risk offenders into community service work. He seeks county city and civic groups to find jobs that avoid private competition and aid budget strapped projects. The program posted a 10 percent gain last year and aims to repeat it.
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the Gazette
Mike McGiboney
West Union
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Luster Heights
Allamakee County
Anamosa State Penitentiary
McGiboney
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Lettie Prell
Corrections Department
Rod Boshart
Gazette
ES Moines
Gary Maynard
Iowa
Department of Corrections
Maynard
Holiday tipping norms for service workers across Iowa City
The article notes that tips during the holidays vary from home baked goods to bottles of wine and gift cards. It cites Twin Image Salon Spa co-owner Doug Warner and Gazette circulation staffer Al Battin discussing typical tips for hair stylists, spa attendants, and newspaper carriers.
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Laura
Twin Image Salon Spa
W. Benton St
Iowa City
al Battin
Gazette City
Tips Guide By Profession From A Household Note
A household list suggests tipping for various workers. Hair stylists receive food or cash or gift certificates. Paper carriers are tipped with 10 to 20 dollars. Mail carriers should get no cash but may receive mugs food or gift certificates up to twenty dollars. Teachers receive mugs or food or school supplies. Trash collectors accept restaurant gift certificates up to three dollars.
Health care 1 in 8 Iowa children lack insurance
A University of Iowa analysis shows about 90,000 Iowa children are uninsured at some point each year, roughly one in eight. The study, by UI Public Policy Center and UI Health clinics, informs policy amid funding debates.
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Iowa
University of Iowa Public Policy Center
Iowa Department of Public Health
Peter Damiano
Help for Hawk and Medicaid options for children
Information on HAWK and Medicaid for children is available at www.hawks.org or (800) 257-8563. A Health Policy Research Program director cites parental delays in seeking care for uninsured children and the burden on hospitals and payers. The 2000 Iowa Health Survey found 6 percent of children and 12 percent of parents uninsured at interview, with another 6 percent of children uninsured at any point that year.
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Hawks.org
US Public Policy Center
Iowa
Bush to tighten domestic spending in budget plan
The Bush administration signals reduced federal domestic outlays for next year with possible freezes or minor cuts. Officials indicate defense and Social Security excluded, while most other programs face tighter budgets as part of a $388 billion estimate.
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Bush budget stance pits program boosts against cuts
The zero-sum budgeting view holds that flat next year spending requires one dollar gains for education or veterans to be offset by one dollar in cuts elsewhere. Inflation around 3 percent erodes purchasing power even when funding matches this year. Excludes Social Security and debt interest. Deficits last year reached $413 billion, shaping Bush’s strict approach.
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