Iowa urban migration boosts metro growth while rural decline noted
Census data show Iowa metro counties up 8.5 percent from 2000 to last July 1 while non metro counties shrink 4.2 percent. Cities over 10 000 gain 6 plus percent and towns under 5 000 fall about 1 percent. Cities such as Fairfax Shueyville and North Liberty have more than doubled.
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Population shifts show metro growth drawing from Iowa counties
The 2008 population estimates indicate New Orleans rose 8.2 percent to 311,853, rebounding from Katrina lows, while outlying Iowa counties posted modest gains or declines. Analysts note movement cannot be measured with current data. Round Rock Texas also appears among growing areas.
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Davenport Surges Past 100000 in Latest Population Estimates
Population estimates show Davenport exceeding 100000, becoming Iowa’s third city to do so. Iowa overall grows 0.6 percent for the year while Iowa City and Cedar Rapids rise 1.7 and 1.0 percent respectively. Data use permits and housing indicators, prepared before the 2008 flood, may reflect future changes.
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Iowa State Fair to Create Butter Statue of Michael Jackson
The Iowa State Fair will unveil a butter sculpture of Michael Jackson alongside the annual butter cow. Butter artist Sarah Pratt of West Des Moines will craft the piece, with both sculptures displayed in a cooler from August 13 to 23 in Des Moines.
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J C man pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge
In Iowa City a 19 year old man Adam Burkart pleaded not guilty in Johnson County District Court to attempted murder and willful injury causing serious injury for a June 13 stabbing of neighbor Joseph Holley 37. Harry Rayton IV 22 also faces charges. Arraignments are scheduled.
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Two Iowa Hear Aid Dispensers Cited for Ethics Violations
Ronald Livingston of Marion and Mark Livingston of Central City were fined 500 dollars each by the Iowa Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers for ethics code breaches and improper fitting procedures. They agreed to complete continuing education and were cited for poor record keeping and failing to inform clients of sale terms.
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