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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2007
Page
1
Chet Culver promotes the Iowa Power Fund as essential to making Iowa the Midwest Silicon Valley for renewable energy. Backers see it as affordable within a broader budget, while critics question cost and integration with the Iowa Valley funds and other development programs.
The Gazette reports Iowa's 82nd General Assembly aims to boost bioenergy with a $100 million power fund. Gov-elect Culver prioritizes renewable energy to drive economic development and job creation as Democrats hold majorities. Senate leaders seek timelines and alignment with the Iowa Values Fund.
Senate leaders emphasize jobs linked to renewable fuels as Iowa plans to stay on the cutting edge. Monte Shaw of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association warns of infrastructure gaps in grain storage ethanol pipelines and transport as corn yield and biorefinery capacity expand. He remains hopeful about progress.
Cedar Rapids residents and city leaders clash over city pay. Carol Martin calls for an immediate freeze for nine workers earning over 100000 while city engineer Dave Begin argues salaries hinder retention against market competition. City manager Steve Atkins notes personal ties and intangibles keep him from leaving despite offers.
A Gazette Online feature lists top salaries paid to city employees in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The 6A Inside J section highlights the highest pay totals and the departments involved.
Mary Jo Nelson recalls last talk with son Rob Nelson on Dec 23 as police say he was murdered in his eighth floor Cedar Rapids apartment. Autopsy cites blunt force trauma to head. death ruled homicide. No forced entry found. investigators pursue leads and urge precautions.
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