E85 fuel sales fall as Iowa tax change narrows price gap
The tax change near Jan 1 cut the E85 per gallon credit from 25 to 20 cents, narrowing the price difference with gasoline. In Hudson, E85 sold about 1.45 while gas with 10 percent ethanol was 1.63. area stations report slumping E85 demand as drivers see mixed value.
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Imagine8 seeks ideas to shape Marion's future
The Marion Chamber of Commerce launches Imagine8 a visioning program to gather ideas for Marion's growth in 2009 and beyond. It runs from 7 30 a m to 8 30 p m Thursday at the Best Western Longbranch Hotel and Convention Center and is free to attend with registration encouraged via imagines marion dot org or by calling 319 377 6316. The process will collect ideas through March 27 selections in April May narrow to 30 then the Great 8 with a June 4 celebration. Groups from churches neighborhoods and clubs are urged to participate focusing on future visions rather than feasibility. Sponsors include Farmers State Bank KCRG TV9 Clear Channel Radio Marion Iron and VIPS.
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Iowans named to head student loan liquidity board
Gov. Culver appoints 10 Iowans to the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board of directors after a bylaw change to sever ties with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Appointees include Catherine Beyerink, Laurie Hempen, Christine Hensley, Tahira Hira, Patricia Keir, John O’Byrne, Nicholas Spaeth, Frank Thomas, J. Marc Ward, and Robert Sackett. O’Byrne to complete a term ending June.
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Bitter cold and blizzard like weather expected this week
Eastern Iowa faces a midwinter blow with 1 to 3 inches of snow and gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chills dip to minus 30 as a Alberta clipper barrels through today, with further cold snaps and more snow possible Wednesday and Thursday before easing by the weekend.
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Cedar Rapids Education Focuses On Social Skills Curriculum
Cedar Rapids elementary classrooms are piloting a new curriculum aimed at social emotional and behavioral development. A progress report will be presented at the 5 p.m. Cedar Rapids school board meeting in the ESC Kingston modular board room.
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