Violence drops after Arafat plea in Gaza clashes
After Yasser Arafat urged an end to bombing and militant attacks, Mideast violence eased to its lowest in 15 months. No Israelis were killed by Palestinians in three weeks, 20 Palestinians died overall, and mortar attacks ceased in Gaza. Israel reports foiled major attacks and arrests of militants as daily attacks fell from about 30 to roughly 10.
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Pate outlines plan to recruit employers for skilled workers
Pate urged aligning minds to lure employers and meet demand for skilled labor as four City Council members sworn in. Wagner and Thomas joined existing officials in a lengthy council session tackling traffic signals, sewer contracts, sidewalks, street projects, and new housing starts. Pate stressed listening, pacing, and measured progress as the new administration begins.
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Don Thomas
Lyle Hanson
Public Safety
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Shoppers Split on New Local Option Sales Tax in Iowa
In Linn County and surrounding areas shoppers mostly ignored the added penny tax during a grace period. Store managers debate impact with some absorbing costs while others urge collecting the higher rate. Residents note small purchases are less affected, but major buys could benefit from planning.
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Barz
Andrea Lytle
Michaels
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Marion
Linn County
Walker
Wal
Jean Krogman
Cedar Rapids
Krogman
Jules Koefoed
Local option sales tax debated in community
Barbara Schroeder opposes the tax citing unused stadium pools and schools while Koefoed supports a temporary 1 percent sales tax to ease long term property tax burden. The tax excludes motor vehicles, medicines, and most groceries, costing about $120 yearly for a $40 000 family per BLS data.
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Barbara Schroeder
Cedar Rapids
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