Foes on both sides to Ray's industry giveaways
Iowa lawmakers clash over Gov. Ray's proposed industry incentives, including a sales tax exemption on new machinery. Republicans worry the plan favors business, while Democrats attack it as special treatment. IDC briefings stress energy, transport, climate as key location factors. Ray vows budget and agenda, with Branstad succeeding Neu as lieutenant governor.
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Linn County conservation asks levy boost to fund future
Linn County Supervisors review a memo from George Hamilton, director of the conservation department, urging a levy increase from 21.8 to 23 cents to offset falling valuations and finance debt service. He cites a $100,000 cash reserve and a $160,000 Squaw Creek reserve used for a $1 million lake bond issue, seeking an extra $40,000 to bolster reserves amid questions of legal viability.
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George Hamilton
County Conservation Department
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Conservation Department
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Squaw Creek Park
Iowa
Conservation Board
Linn County Conservation Budget Conflicts and Bond Plans
Hamilton urged rapid use of lake project bonds while noting Iowa law bars the conservation department from borrowing to cover debts. He seeks a 27 cent levy, board previously said no, workable at 24 cents. Negotiations continue as he objects to shifting workers’ compensation costs to the conservation fund and cites a 4 percent budget rise versus 8–9 percent inflation.
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County Conservation Department
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Furnace explosion injures visitor at Independence apartment
A gas wall furnace exploded at 12 43 PM in an Independence apartment house injuring Mrs Richard Wells who was visiting Norene Teymer. Fire Chief Paul Soner said the mishap was likely caused by an improper gas line hook up and only minor damage occurred with no other injuries. Mrs Wells was hospitalized at People's Hospital in Independence with no reported condition.
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Richard Wells
People’s Hospital
Paul Soner
Soner
Drake pianist Guy Wuellner to perform at Coe College
Drake University professor Guy Wuellner will present a Sunday 8 p.m. piano recital in Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium at Coe College, featuring Schumann and Schubert works. His visit includes a Monday master class and discussion on musical phrasing, sponsored by Coe Forums and Discussions. Admission is free.
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Drake University
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Coe College
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France
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London
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Grant Wood staff cuts askings prior to hearing
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency administration adheres to voluntary wage guidelines under Carter inflation policy. The GWEA reduced its base pay request by 200 to 11 000, still above the 10 615 recommended by the fact finder. The process includes a 15 day review period with a January 26 report deadline and possible binding arbitration if no agreement is reached.
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Grant Wood Education Association
GWEA
IE Tower
Stephen Hayford
Indiana University
GWAEA
John Carpenter
Area 10
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Jim Davis
Board of Directors
Brown named executive director of University of Iowa Alumni Association
Thomas E. Brown will become executive director of the University of Iowa Alumni Association and Division of Alumni Services, succeeding Joseph W. Meyer. The 44 year old will take effect July 1 after 13 years with the association including roles as field secretary and associate director.
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Thomas E. Brown
Alumni Association
University of Iowa
Brown
Joseph W. Meyer
Association
Iowa Alumni Council
University of Iowa College of Education
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