Cedar Rapids considers higher summer water rates
Cedar Rapids residents may face higher water rates this summer as city leaders review billing. Acting Police Chief William Byrne urges restoring five commander positions cut by Commissioner Jaeger, a move seen as strengthening supervision. West Burlington fire investigators rule arson as the cause of the deadly blaze that claimed two firefighters.
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Cedar Rapids
C.R
William Byrne
Jaeger
West Burlington
Branstad to Attend Field of Dreams Opening in Japan
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will travel to Japan for the opening of the Field of Dreams project. The trip highlights a broader story about economic and cultural ties with Japan and the ceremonial rollout of the tourism and business partnership activities.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Japan
Hawk Eyes face season with ten scholars as key players sit out
Ray Thompson, Brian Garner and Ray Slater will not play this semester, reducing the Iowa Hawkeyes to ten scholarship athletes. The NCAA pressure for changes prompts schools to disclose athlete graduation rates.
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Ray Thompson
Brian Garner
Ray Slater
Hawkeyes
NCAA
The Gazette Volume 108 Issue 1 Foreword
This item presents the first issue of Volume 108 of The Gazette. It establishes editorial tone and outlines publication scope for readers and contributors. Contents emphasize local news notes, upcoming events, and community notices within the period.
Today a Chuckle: politicians seek photo ops yet stay negative
A light political quip notes that many officials seeking favorable images often appear in negative light, hinting at empty spectacle over substance.
Branstad's Vision: Aims to Boost Iowa in 1990s
Gov. Terry Branstad outlines a combined state address and budget plan seeking to make the 1990s Iowa’s best decade. The package proposes a 7 percent faculty raise at Regents universities, 1.6 million for community colleges, $4 million more for environmental programs, 393 additional prison beds, and an 8.8 percent spending rise aimed at jobs, education, and a healthier environment, while pledging fiscal restraint. Democrats label the speech boring, calling for counter-proposals including tuition cuts, salary hikes at community colleges, and tuition freezes.
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Rod Boshart
John Kirsch
Jazette Des Moines
ES Moines
Terry Branstad
General Assembly
House
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Richard Warn
Branstad
Regents’ Universi
Iowa
Tax revenue distribution highlights by category
The document breaks down total tax revenue of 3.17 billion by category with shares: 23% Sales taxes 9% Corporate Income 9% Other 4% Use tax 4% Alcohol and tobacco taxes and profits 3% Insurance premium tax 2% Inheritance 58% Education 20% Health and human services 8% Property tax and tax credits 6% Justice 3% Administration and Regulation 3% Econ development and agriculture 1% Transportation and safety. Rounding may cause totals to differ from 100%.
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Health & Human Services
Solon Legislator Installs Computer on Senate Desk
Iowa Statehouse welcomes a computer age as Sen. Richard Varn of Solon, 31, places a $2,800 PC at his Senate desk to track bills and write constituents letters. He notes 70 machines are in use statewide and predicts some colleagues may resist adding deskside computers.
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Iowa
Richard Varn
D-Solon
Senate
Varn
Statehouse
Ed Damman
Legislative Computer Support Bureau
Sen
Richard Running
Cedar Rapids
Senate Democrats push 30 million property tax relief package
Iowa senators Em ili Husak and Bert Priebe propose a 30 million property tax relief package with 15 million more for homestead and 15 million for agricultural land credits in fiscal 1991. They seek shifting counties mental health funding to the state general fund and advancing the 30 million replacement commitment. Gov Branstad has a separate plan backed by the Iowa Farm Bureau.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
ES Moines
Senate
Democrats
Emil Husak
Toledo
Bert Priebe
D-Algona
State General Fund
Iowa
Husak
C.W. “Bill” Hutchins
D-Audubon
Hutchins
Priebe
Terry Branstad
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Branstad
U.S. children labeled dreadfully inadequate in reading and writing
Washington AP report details NAEP results showing little progress since 1984 in reading and writing skills among 9 13 and 17 year olds. Cavazos calls literacy crucial, noting national costs and urging policy action as gaps persist despite some improvements for Black students.
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Washington
Laura Cavazos
National Assessment of
Cavazos
National Education Association
Cedar Rapids eyes $5 ramp and lot parking fee hike
Slumping downtown revenues and new bond payments for the Fourth Avenue Parkade push Cedar Rapids officials to seek higher parking rates. Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer proposes a $5 monthly increase at most ramps and lots with possible hourly rises if needed. Revenue would fund bond retirement, skywalk costs, and maintenance.
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Dale Kueter
Azette
Cedar Rapids
Fourth Avenue Parkade
Mel Meyer
Meyer
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