Utility reform bill eyed by Iowa House Commerce Committee
A sweeping measure to curb utility disconnections between November and April, restrict rate refunds, and require commission elections faces early debate. Lobbyists warn of flaws, while sponsors cite energy management, consumer advocacy, and capped capacity costs as key aims.
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Iowa Commerce Commission
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Schroeder
Senate
Congress
Regents back apartment purchase plan
The State Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa plan to pay 6.5 million dollars to acquire the Mayflower Apartments in Iowa City for dormitory use. The university will issue 7.5 million dollars in dormitory revenue bonds to finance the purchase and fund a 1 million dollar heating system replacement and improvements, with finalization hoped by May 31.
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Azelie
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State Board of Regents
University of Iowa
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Iowa City
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Bezanson
State Executive Council
U of I Secures 2 Million Line of Credit for Research Equipment
The University of Iowa approved a 2 million dollar standby line of credit with Iowa-Des Moines National Bank to fund research equipment purchases aimed at attracting grants. Loans range from 50 thousand to five years, can be prepaid without penalty, and may be canceled with 60 days notice.
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University of Iowa
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Iowa City
Hills Bank & Trust Co
Hills
Casey Mahon
U of I
University Services
Johnson County
Des Moines Bank
Iowa-Des Moines
Mahon
Iowa Seeks $1.47 Million to Grow Tourism by 1988
New York consultant Tom Davidson presents a plan to the Iowa Travel Council to spend 1.47 million dollars next year to attract three traveler groups. The strategy targets 1.25 million visitors by 1988, forecasting 160 million dollars in food lodging and other spending and 51 500 jobs from tourism growth. Governor Branstad supports tourism expansion despite a 650 000 dollar budget proposed by the legislature.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Travel Council
New York
Tom Davidson
Davidson-Peterson Associates Inc
Davidson
Terry Branstad
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