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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2012
Page
1
The Iowa Department Gazette of Revenue notes relocation expenses totaling 8314 dollars. It states the state permits temporary living expenses for up to 90 days after an employee’s start date.
Iowa Revenue director Courtney Kay Decker received over 8000 in relocation costs during her first quarter after January 2011 appointment by Governor Branstad. The package included nearly 1700 in condo closing expenses on a 210000 downtown Des Moines dwelling and 1000 for moving services. Critics note the mix of frequent Des Moines workdays and a Davenport home raise questions about taxpayer funded perks and sign off.
Gail Naughton, CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, recalls the Cedar River flood of June 2008 that nearly submerged the building. She says the museum’s return shows resilience and determination to come back.
The Gazette directs readers to TheGazette.com for a video tour and interactive map of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.
KCRG Local 9.2 will air a live parade and opening ceremonies starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. The broadcast highlights community events and welcomes viewers to tune in from the station’s channel.
Saturday features a Parade of States Pageant at 9 a.m. and a giant video projection light show at 9 45 p.m. Sunday July 15 includes Czechoslovak American Marionette Theater at 3 p.m. with other family programs. Gallery exhibits cost 12 dollars. other programs are free. Parking options listed around Linn County and Czech Village. The museum at 1400 Inspiration Point SW opens after weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
In Des Moines the debate over which leaders deserve credit for Iowa's employment gains centers on President Obama and Governor Branstad. Walter Wendland of Gold Iowa Energy says both claim some credit, noting shared growth and even double counting. He calls it creative accounting.
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