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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 2018

Page

9

Corn trade aid leaves farmers debating its value

Farmers criticize a $12 billion aid plan for soybeans and corn after tariffs hit exports. The first round paid $837.8 million with an average tiny per bushel payout, while critics question the math and the benefits for large corn losses. Indiana farmer Randy Kron plans to apply despite doubts.

Donald Trump Washington Sharkey Sonny Perdue Trump U.S. Department of Agriculture Champaign Perdue Department United States World Trade Organization USDA National Corn Growers Association Aron Carlson Illinois Corn Growers Association Reuters Environmental Working Group China European Union Mexico Chicago Board of Trade Indiana Randy Kron Kron

Iowa City considers pay raise and health care option for council

The council weighs higher salaries and medical plan access to attract diverse candidates, using Sioux City's pay as a benchmark. Mayor Jim Throgmorton notes the proposal would start from minimum wage and part time hours, with health insurance optional for part timers. Mims questions the payout concept, citing time and child care as barriers and stressing the post remains a volunteer role.

Sioux City Fruin Jim Throgmorton Throgmorton Mims Iowa City

Cedar Rapids eyes smoke free parks plan amid mixed support

The proposal would fine violators up to 65 dollars plus court costs and seeks 30 foot smoking restrictions in parks. Cedar Rapids officials and the public debate enforceability with opponents citing personal freedoms and limited police time.

Hock Marion Iowa City Curt Wheeler Area Substance Abuse Council Cedar Rapids Linn County Center Point Ely Springville Lisbon Mount Vernon Wheeler Greene Square Jason Stourne Stournc Greg Buelow Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission Lindsey Podzimek Commission Riverside Skatepark Podzimek Eduskate 12Th Ave Don Clow Des Moines Clow Five Seasons Ellis Harbor Crow Susie Weinacht Northwest Recreation Center

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Loy N U.S. Agriculture Illinois Rodney Davis Ill Council Maddy Arnold Thegazette Jim Lowa Susan Mims Smoking Council Brian Morelli
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