Geneva talks open as Syria conflict looms over talks
A Reuters and Guardian report outlines tense Geneva 2 talks on Syria with Assad clinging to non negotiable terms while Iran, Russia and the U N seek a path to a political transition. Western and regional powers debate attendance and possible prisoner exchanges and civilian relief.
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Hadi al-Bahra
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Lobbyists Draw Millions as Iowa Cities Fight for State Funds
Linn and Johnson counties spend over six figures annually on lobbying with Cedar Rapids paying 60 000 to L&L Murphy Consulting and 17 500 in 2013 to Avenson Oakley Cope. The Growth Reinvestment Initiative flood project drew 28 750 26 200 and 60 000 in various city and university uses. Coalition lobbying expands as larger communities organize while critics argue public money may tilt policy toward better funded interests.
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Linn
Johnson Counties
Linn County
L&l Murphy Consulting
Oelwein
Statehouse
Cedar Rapids
L&l
Avenson, Oakley & Cope Consulting
Des Moines
Coralville First
Iowa City
Iowa State Association of Counties
National Association of Counties
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa Police Chief Association
Johnson
Scott
Black Hawk
Urban County Coalition
Iowa
Metropolitan Coalition
League of Cities
Linn County Officials Weigh Two-Step Raises in 2015
The Linn County Compensation Board recommends a 3.01 percent annual raise for elected officials and top deputies with 2 percent to 2.25 percent debated for others. Board members argue about appropriate increases as contract talks proceed with unions and county salaries are outlined. Met with support from members such as Karl Kolz and Raymond Stefani IT, the plan faces final decisions by the Supervisors. Current pay figures cited include Vander Sanden at 153,805, Gardner at 126,717, and the group of five supervisors plus auditor, recorder and treasurer at 96,709.
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Steve Tucker
Jon Konchar
Barron
Linn County
Didates
Mary Quass
Karl Kolz
Raymond Stefani
Stefani
Quass
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Brent Oleson
Jerry
Vander Sanden
Polk County
Iowa
Scott County
Brian Gardner
Kolz
Supervi
Sor Ben Rogers
Gardner
River Rapids Project Aims to Boost Safety and Recreation
Howard County Conservation Department says the Turkey River rapids project will improve safety and recreation while benefiting local taxpayers. Officials note increased fish spawning upstream and better access when river flow is normal or higher. The City Council approved the project in 2010 with a bid of 403000 dollars by Gallery Builders. volunteers donated 600 boulders to aid construction.
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Howard County Conservation Department
Harold Chapman
Rock Arch
Turkey
Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
Bill Kalishek
Jeff Korsmo
Kalishek
Quasqueton
Chad Staton
Jim Gallery
Winthrop
Staton
Gallery
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