Unemployment and wages under scrutiny in GOP response
Fact check examines Sen. Ernst's claim of stagnant wages and job loss against Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Unemployment fell to 5.6 percent in December with 8.7 million unemployed, while real hourly earnings rose 1 percent in 2014 and inflation nudged prices up 0.8 percent last year.
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Battle for Decorah eagles nest pits birds of prey
The Decorah eagle nest faces a power struggle as two great horned owls challenge the world famous pair. Raptor Resource Project Director Bob Anderson notes the owls’ growing aggression and territorial visits, with a tense confrontation ending as an eagle briefly drove off a male owl.
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Decorah eagles share nests as owls eye second site
In Decorah an adult great horned owl knocked an eagle from the nest prompting hopes the two nests near the fish hatchery will host both species. The two camera nests may document interactions if a National Geographic crew films the scene.
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Overdose deaths in Coralville hotel identified in Dec case
Corvallis Hotel in Coralville hosted two Florida residents Penny L. Herman and John J. Tromba who died from mixed heroin and alprazolam intoxication. Police found heroin and paraphernalia at Suburban Inn on Holiday Road. medical examiner ruled the deaths accidental. Authorities seek origin of heroin as theyInvestigate further leads and potential arrests.
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Corrections Corrected for County Roles and Names
The Gazette notes reporter errors misidentifying Sen. Joni Ernst as Montgomery County recorder and misspelling Staisha Federick in Hoopla. A correction and clarification will be published in this space with reader feedback welcomed via phone.
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Gazette mailing and subscription rates notice
Postal and business notice from The Gazette Cedar Rapids outlines residence and out-of-state delivery rates and subscription costs. It provides address and postmaster information for address changes and asks readers to send changes to Gazette Co. Inc. in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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