State faces potential $30 million deficit from lagging revenues
Iowa budget officials warn lagging receipts may yield a $30 million shortfall by June 30, even as overall General Fund growth runs 5.1 percent through May. Gov Branstad orders contingency plans while considering revenue reversions and salary payment timing to avert a larger gap.
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Gacene
Des Moines
Dennis Prouty
Legislativ
Terry Branstad
Boeing
Branstad
Prouty
Richard Johnson
Assault and drunken driving charges in Linn County
The Gazette lists charges from public safety reports. Chad David, 20, faces simple assault and fifth degree criminal mischief for allegedly grabbing Jennifer Berg and breaking Berg residence windows. Multiple suspects are cited for drunken driving offenses across Linn County with listed ages and addresses.
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The
Gazette
Linn County
Chad David
Jackson Dr. NW
Jennifer Berg
Berg
the Gazette
David Berg
Edgewood Rd
Local Emergency Calls Across City Over Weekend
A stream of dispatches reports medical emergencies, fires and accidents from Saturday through Monday. Incidents include car and grass fires, electrical shorts, gas odors, and several medical emergencies at multiple streets and neighborhoods.
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Big Bend Lane
51St St
17Th St
David Ct
33Rd Ave
76Th Ave
32Nd St
Second Street
Fourth Street
Seventh St
Fifth Ave
Fifth St
Sixth Ave
Blairs Ferry Rd
A Ave
23Rd St. NW
Ellis Blvd
A St
Second Ave
E Ave
16Th Ave
30Th St. Dr
First Ave
G Ave
Seventh Ave
Highway 30
Transit Way SE
Iris Ave
Weekend accidents leave three still in hospital
Three people remained hospitalized Monday after weekend crashes in Eastern Iowa. Char Helgens 57 Monticello upgraded to fair from serious. Jerry Belleville 44 Wisconsin good from fair. Victoria Belleville released after injuries. Teen drivers also suffered minor injuries in two separate crashes.
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Iowa
Char Helgens
Monticello
Jerry Belleville
Waupun
Wis
Mercy Medical Center
Helgens
Highway 151
Belleville
Victoria Belleville
Travis John
Perot Iowa petition drive opens June 14
Des Moines supporters launch a statewide petition drive June 14 to bolster Ross Perot's campaign in Iowa. State coordinator Rick Ross says about 17,500 signatures exist toward the 1,000 required to place Perot on the November ballot with filing due by August 14 and an earliest July 27 filing date.
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John Kirsch
Des Moines
Ross Perot
Iowa
Texas
Perot
Rick Ross
Ross
Two hurt in Cedar Rapids car motorcycle crash
A car driven by Kelly Ann Dunmore collided with a motorcycle driven by Bradley Shanahan at Collins Road and Northland Avenue in northeast Cedar Rapids. Shanahan and passenger Robert Sullivan were treated. Shanahan remained at St Luke's with unavailable condition. Dunmore was charged with failure to yield on a left turn. Polling places updated for Windsor on the River and Mount Vernon precinct voters ahead of Sundays election.
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Cedar Rapids
Kelly Ann Dunmore
Kirkwood Blvd
Bradley Shanahan
80Th St
Collins Road
Northland Avenue
Police Department
James Noonan
Dunmore
Collins
Shanahan
St. Luke’s Hospital
Robert Sullivan
Sioux Lane
Mercy Medical Center
Mount Vernon
St. John’s Catholic Church
S. Seventh St. E
Cedar Rapids schools deny worst fire hazard claims
Cedar Rapids officials say there are no real deadly fire hazards in district schools despite reports from the State Fire Marshal. Fire prevention chief Phil Saunders notes deficiencies but cites collaboration with Cedar Rapids Community Schools to fix issues such as cord sizes, storage, and exits. The district counters an “inaccurate” published list and emphasizes progress on easily fixed items.
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Cedar Rapids
Phil Saunders
The
Rapids Fire Department
William Jacobson
Jacobson
Saunders
Benefit Ballpark Night Aids Van Horne Woman
AAL Night at the Ballpark in Cedar Rapids raises funds for Kathy Fish Shramek, 36, diagnosed with breast cancer in May 1990 after a brain tumor removal in December. Cedar Rapids Reds vs Peoria Chiefs tickets cost $1 and must be purchased before the game through Kathy’s sister-in-law or ARL office. Donations to Kathy Shramek Benefit can be mailed to Van Horne.
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van Horne
Aid Association For Lutherans
AAL
Cedar Rapids
Kathy Fish Shramek
Cedar Rapids Reds
Peoria Chiefs
Kathy
Carol Markley
ARL
Shramek
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By John Kirsch
Johnson
General Fund
Thomas L. Eschen
Wyoming Dr
Troy J. Stougard
L St
10Th Street
Maureen K. Barker
Eastern Ave
29Th Street
Michael A. Kummerfeldt
Hillside Mobile Home Court
33Rd Avenue
David L. Fritz
Sierra Dr
32Nd Street
Interstate 380
Thomas M. Newcomb
Bowling St
15Th Avenue
C Street
Joel L. Beal
Maplewood Dr
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Gerald W. Hutchcroft
C Ave
Fifth Street
Stanley M. Younce
Emmons St
Hiawatha
Otis Road
Brandon Ave
Alburnett
Paralta
Springville
Bertram
Lisbon
Emmons Street
Center Point Road
Center Point
Eighth Ave
Robins
West Post Rd
42Nd Street
Rogers Rd
Clinton St
Palo
Benton County Line
Sechrist Road
Linn Grove Rd
Jesup
Val Swinton
Hawkeye Tile Co
Roger Hershberger
Hershberger
Son
20Th St. NW
County Home
Quass Roads
Christian Kobusch
Linmar Dr. NE
Glass Road NE
Windsor On the River Apartments
St. James United Methodist Church
Taft Middle School
Linn County Auditor's Office
C.R
Kathy Shramek
P.O. Box
Houser
Joan Dyal
Beltone
Ae Eno
Beltone Hearing Aid Center
First Street
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