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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2004
Page
13
Lawmakers split on revising the bottle deposit law as a store pullback prompts calls for curbside recycling. Senate leaders warn of a stalemate between environmental goals and industry interests while supporters push modernization and wider item coverage.
Iowa City ambulances face erosion as Area Ambulance may need to cut services or raise rates to survive on user fees. The agency, with a 2.6 million dollar annual budget, employs 65 and covers Medicare and Medicaid costs, while hospitals remain on the Area Ambulance board. Southeast and Johnson County Ambulance provide 911 and non emergency calls, with revenue and subsidies shaping each group’s viability.
Kennedy High School senior Jordan Caviness led about five students to Ruth Riv ers's apartment delivering toys, food, clothing and a $160 PlayStation 2 gift certificate. Teachers note the student government's hundreds of volunteer hours this year and hope the act inspires others.
A 6 year old boy died after slipping on ice and being run over by a school bus in Sioux City. In Mitchellville William Brandon, 40, linked to a mother’s death, was a material witness while in Marion County he faced robbery charges. In Osage Michael Cook, 47, allegedly set fire to a business and threatened officers with a knife during arrest. In Des Moines Amanda Kemmer, 38, pleaded guilty to federal embezzling from Bricklayers Local 3, facing up to five years and a 250000 fine. Associated Press.
Iowa House Speaker Chris Rants said he will not seek the 2006 gubernatorial seat. He cited a crowded field and his full duties as speaker. Fellow Republicans Jim Nussle and Doug Gross are already fundraising, with Vander Plaats and Bert Lamperti mentioned as potential candidates. The timing follows Gov. Tom Vilsack's decision not to seek a third term.
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