Harkin urges tax break for workplace wellness programs
Sen. Tom Harkin backs a Healthy Workforce Act to give 10 year tax credits to businesses that create or overhaul wellness programs. The plan targets small to mid sized firms with education, health risk assessments, behavioral change efforts, and potential lower health insurance costs for participating employees. Industry voices seek inclusion for self employed workers like contractors and farmers.
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Made in Iowa by local natural products firm impresses Harkin
A Iowa natural products company earns praise from Senator Tom Harkin. The feature notes the firm’s innovative approach and regional impact, highlighting its growth and community ties. © Gazette Communications.
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Body found in Cedar River near Palo identified as camper
Linn County deputies and conservation officers recovered a body from the Cedar River below Palo. The body is believed to be Michael Sanger of Cedar Rapids, last seen camping on an island Friday night. Autopsy scheduled for Monday. investigation to continue pending results. The Sanger group camped in Chain Lakes Natural Area, a county greenbelt with no sanctioned camping.
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Counties Cut Online Fee for E-Check Payments in Iowa
Ten Iowa counties including Linn Johnson and Iowa cut the online e check user fee to 70 cents per use from 90 cents, with the reduction driven by more online renewals. Credit card payments remain subject to other fees. Linn County Treasurer Michael Stevenson cited $65 566 46 interest last year as a reason to return funds to users. The county is part of Iowa Tax And Tags, joining Buchanan Clayton Floyd Iowa Johnson Linn Montgomery Polk Pottawattamie and Poweshiek counties.
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Robins seeks Tower Terrace Road I 380 interchange
Robins city council adopted a resolution urging state and federal transportation departments to include a Tower Terrace Road interchange in planning and funding. Mayor Miller cited Hawkeye Mayor Patterson’s push for momentum, with the Linn County Regional Planning Commission already listing the interchange in the 2007 2010 program.
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Powell named US ambassador to Nepal from UNI ties
Nancy Powell a 1970 UNI history graduate and former Iowa teacher was named US ambassador to Nepal. The Le Mars native, who has served as ambassador to Pakistan Ghana and Uganda, awaits a July 16 swearing in at the Kathmandu embassy. Powell's Senate-confirmed nomination came June 28.
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Rare E coli strain found in Eastern Iowa children
Three Eastern Iowa children under five have recovered from a rare enterohemorrhagic E coli 026 infection officials said Monday. Kevin Teale of the Iowa Department of Public Health noted the children were not hospitalized and would not disclose their hometowns, only that they reside in the same county. Possible infection sources include splash pads and wading pools.
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Waterloo man pleads not guilty to felon in possession charge
Mirsad Alibegic, 38, of Waterloo, pleaded not guilty to a federal felon in possession of a firearm charge. He had a shotgun on Oct. 30, 2004, after a 2001 Black Hawk County felony drunken driving conviction. Trial is set for Aug. 6. he is held without bond.
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Gazette Tip Line Call Details
Readers are urged to call The Gazette with tips on stories and photos. Reporters list Cedar Rapids and Iowa City numbers plus a toll-free option to reach newsroom services for potential leads.
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Lottery results and big jackpot noted for week
The July 2 lottery summary lists Cash Game numbers 14 18 24 25 27 with top prize 100000 dollars. Pick 3 numbers 2 2 6 in Midday and 7 24 in Evening. Pick 4 Midday 4 0 6 2 and Evening 1 0 9 6. Iowa Illinois Little Lotto 3 10 14 15 36 Lotto 19 27 28 31 32 36 with jackpot 6.5 million dollars.
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