Coupon Queen buys $108 groceries for $7 at Iowa store
The Coupon Queen of America and her staff shopped in an Eastern Iowa grocery, turning $108 of groceries into a little over $7 including tax. The report notes a 20th anniversary Tiananmen crackdown and ongoing security online and offline. Dr. Ignacio Ponseti marked his 95th birthday by continuing his work at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He treats clubfoot using a non surgical method and consults with colleagues. Researchers test a scar free obesity operation that reduces hunger and intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iowa
Ignacio Ponseti
University of Iowa
Delinquent Linn County Taxes Rise After Flood Losses
Delinquent property taxes in Linn County climbed 44 percent this year to 5.6 million, with flooddamaged homes contributing over 800 thousand. Records show 3 540 properties owe back taxes including 695 mobile homes, 398 floodaffected. Tax sales are set for June 15 at 10 a.m. at Squaw Creek Park in Marion where buyers bid lien rights and pay the delinquent taxes in exchange for 2 percent monthly interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Belz
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Vickie Dippel
Squaw Creek Park
Marion
Tax Delinquent Properties and County Share Update
Linn County lists delinquent tax properties with owner details. If not paid within 18 months the buyer obtains the property. bidders often profit from interest. Johnson County tax owed on Tuesday fell to about 1.9 million from 2.1 million, with KRIZ noting a likely drop to around 1 million as taxpayers settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Tom Kriz
Community rally raises funds for Officer Tim Davis
An estimated 100000 dollars or more has been raised for Cedar Rapids Police Officer Tim Davis after brain injuries from an assault during a March 29 robbery investigation. Eight fundraisers have occurred with another planned in Ankeny, and excess proceeds will seed a future injury fund for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Rausch
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Tim Davis
Davis
Ankeny
Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Police Department
David Zahn
Tim Zange
Harding Middle School
Plan for beer and soda taxes faces widespread opposition
Washington lawmakers weigh new levies on soda beer and wine to fund health care overhauls. Lobbyists from advertisers corn refiners and addiction centers mobilize while leaders urge restraint amid cautious, quiet campaigns and doubts over political viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Rogan Kersh
Wagner School of Public Service
New York
Warner urges aid as Cedar Rapids flood business failings rise
Kurt Warner a Cedar Rapids native appeals in a video released Tuesday to support flood affected small businesses. Cedar Rapids Small Business Recovery says over 300 of the 650 reopened firms face potential closure in two years due to debt burdens. Its leader Gary Ficken cites astronomical debts and warns thousands of jobs hang in the balance as recovery stretches beyond a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Gazette
Cedar Rapids Phoenix Cardinals
Kurt Warner
Cedar Rapids
Gary Ficken
U.S. Department of Labor
Ficken
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Tiananmen Square
Hasette
Togo
Linn
GazetteOnline.com
Warner
C.R
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!