Iowa House approves bill banning e cigarette sales to minors
An Iowa House committee approved a bill banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors by a 22 to 1 vote. The sponsor described the measure as simple though its future remains uncertain.
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Wisconsin Same-Sex Marriage Suit Targets State Law
Four same-sex couples sue Governor Scott Walker seeking the right to marry in Wisconsin and to overturn a statute that criminalizes same-sex marriages performed in other states. The action highlights a statewide battle over marriage definitions and legal recognition.
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Iowa City West students take engineering class lead
More than 100 students at Iowa City West are enrolled in Principles of Engineering as the school headlines a busy Page 74 sports section. The Big Ten season is highlighted by Iowa’s January 12 win at third ranked Ohio State, moving the Buckeyes to 4-5 in conference play.
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Midwest business conditions improve in January
The nine state region including Iowa reports better overall activity in January per the MidAmerica Business Conditions Index. The uptick signals stronger manufacturing orders employment and input prices though the report notes mixed results across sectors and states.
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Cold winter hurts some Iowa businesses as weather worsens
The Gazette notes a harsh winter in Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa with 11 days under 15 degrees and four inches possible snow today and Wednesday. Burling ton Trailways reports trip cuts and frozen batteries delaying service across seven states as Dulcinea boutique owner says business is cold.
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Brick streets endure for character in Iowa City
Iowa City preserves brick lanes on Linn and Brown streets once laid in 1907 to guide funeral processions between churches and cemeteries. John Gavin of Historical Bricks notes brick streets endure for ambiance, with many communities avoiding full burial under asphalt or concrete.
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Two Cedar Rapids Firms Seek Tax Relief for Renovations
Auxiant Inc. and Fleck Sales Co. seek Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption for renovations in Cedar Rapids. Auxiant plans a 1.8 million expansion at 424 First Ave NE adding a second floor, aiming completion by summer. Fleck Sales will add 80,000 square feet to its 63,000-square-foot facility at 11125 High Life Court SW in a 2 million project. Public hearing set for March 11.
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HealthCare.gov hearings near to fix enrollment errors
The Obama administration announced hearings will begin to address errors in enrollments from HealthCare.gov. CMS said it will assist consumers with faulty enrollments to complete coverage without formal appeals, after 22 000 Americans sought help for mistaken charges, wrong plans, or denials.
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