Linn County weighs countywide minimum wage plan
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will explore a countywide minimum wage ordinance with cities businesses and residents. They aim to learn from Johnson County experience and discuss timing and impacts with Cedar Rapids Hiawatha Marion and other communities. If enacted it would apply countywide with city options to adopt or retain state rates.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Ing
Johnson County
Iowa
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Brent Oleson
Hiawatha
Marion
Linda Langston
Shueyville
Solon
Swisher
Ron Corbett
Powerball Jackpot Reaches 1.5 Billion Across States
The California Lottery confirms a winning ticket sold in the state as Neila Bell sells Powerball tickets at a Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee. The $1.5 billion prize equals about 930 million cash if taken immediately, with Powerball played in 44 states Washington DC and two territories.
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Neila Bell
Wilson Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lottery Association
Washington, D.C
U.S
Iowa Caucuses face high expectations for 2016 start
Iowa Republicans and Democrats prepare for February 1 caucuses amid scrutiny after 2012 chaos. Analysts warn that any misstep could threaten Iowa’s status as the nation’s first test run for presidential hopefuls. Local experts urge integrity and smooth operation to maintain the four decade tradition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Mack Shelley
Iowa State University
Bob Vander Plaats
GOP
Dubuque Museum of Art Joins Smithsonian Affiliate Network
The Dubuque Museum of Art, Iowa oldest cultural institution founded in 1874, becomes a Smithsonian national affiliate. The designation permits artifact loans and traveling exhibitions, strengthens education outreach, and places Dubuque among a select few U.S. cities with multiple Smithsonian affiliated museums.
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Dubuque Museum of Art
Smithsonian
Dubuque Museum
Iowa
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Dubuque
Harold Closter
American Alliance of Museums
Smithsonian Af
Dubuque Art Museum
Telegraph-Herald
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