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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1983
Page
9
A new reporting rule for tip income, effective Jan 1, targets bars and restaurants with 10 or more employees. It requires employees to report sales and tips, with withholding rules based on an 8 percent tipping threshold, drawing criticism from waitstaff and restaurant owners over added recordkeeping and wages.
Hospital officials warned Sen. Charles Grassley that reducing federal health spending risks creating a two tier system where some patients receive less care. They cited Medicare and Medicaid shortfalls and potential freezes on physician payments as part of broader cost containment. Grassley favored restraint while acknowledging tough tradeoffs.
Prospective entrants can test the cockpit of 1982 winner Todd Cronbaugh and Joel Hentrich during a 1:30 p.m. registration session at the Central YMCA Saturday. Nevin Leichliter notes display of cars with alternate methods and starter kits. The 1983 Cedar Rapids Derby runs July 10 for ages 10 to 15, with top juniors and seniors earning trips to Akron in August.
Don DeCoster of Swisher has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club for 1983. Other officers include Jerry Fitzpatrick of Solon as vice president, Margaret Cashman as secretary, and Jean Leckington of Cedar Rapids as treasurer. Directors are Bill Hamer, Verle Leege, Vern Upmier of Ely, Buzz Marsh of Cedar Rapids, and Frank Zaspal of Solon.
Five persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Wednesday and early Thursday. Dale C. Kriener 19 Calmar was arrested at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the 100 block of Fourth Street NE. James M. Carrithers Jr 35 of 344 19th St SE was arrested shortly before 1 a m Thursday at Fourth Street and 14th Avenue SE and also charged with failure to drive with headlights when required. Gregory J. Corey 21 of 3611 Houston St NE was arrested at 3 35 a m Thursday on Boyson Road one quarter mile east of Council Street and also charged with a restricted license violation. James R. Kauten 22 of 1643 Richmond Road NE was arrested at 2 27 a m Thursday in the 200 block of L Street SW and also charged with speeding and failure to maintain control. Gordon L. Nordgren 25 of Vinton was arrested at 12 17 a m Thursday on Highway 94 one quarter mile north of Covington and also charged with driving left of center.
U S Sen Charles Grassley predicts unemployment will stay in the high nines for 1983 with a slow decline. He says a gradual recovery may prevent future inflation spikes and notes cautious optimism about the economy.
The Indian Creek Nature Center hosts Armchair Adventures on landforms with Sunday programs at 2 p.m. The first session covers Iowa landforms by Jean Prior, showing slides to spot geological evidence. admission is free for members and two dollars for non members.
Kirkwood Community College board votes to end the welding department head job as part of a vocational division revamp. Enrollment in welding fell 63 percent over five years, prompting the elimination despite praise for the program. A 4,000 square foot Iowa City classroom space is approved. Preliminary 1983 84 budget set at 17.61 million with a March 10 hearing.
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