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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2003
Page
1
A survey ranks Cedar Rapids and Iowa City top for work and leisure among Gen X workers. The Cedar Rapids Iowa City region scores highest in restaurants education jobs and lifestyle making it the state's best place to live in the study.
A survey of Cedar Rapids Iowa City and five other communities commissioned by the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Human Resources Recruitment Consortium found Cedar Rapids Iowa City leading. Gen X workers prefer diverse, outdoor active towns with after work options and small businesses. Rebecca Ryan urged a live first work second strategy for economic development.
A survey by LOA leaders Ryan surveyed Des Moines Iowa City Cedar Rapids Davenport Muscatine Carroll and Fort Dodge Webster City. The Cedar Rapids Iowa City corridor ranked above the GEN-X cohort in this community criteria study.
William Hildebrand 64 of Des Moines joined 63 peers honored at Oakdale for completing GED through Kirkwood Community College. The event mirrored a high school graduation with a prisonwide ceremony, choir singing, and pride from families.
Eastern Iowa development leaders say the $503 million Grow Iowa Values pay as you go fund, approved by the Legislature, could still make a real impact though it falls short of the "critical mass" sought by Gov. Vilsack and House Republicans. The project aims to spur economic growth through targeted investments in local initiatives.
Governor expresses misgivings about a proposed $5 billion fund tied to a $33 million Trans Ova Genetics request. Economic leaders in the Cedar Rapids Iowa City Technology Corridor say a small investment could impact the region while lawmakers debate an $810 million plan that includes a VALUES FUND.
Iowa developed ultrasound technology lowers hog manure odor from large swine operations. The farm owner notes it reduces but cannot fully eliminate neighborhood friction with rural residents. Opponents of large hog facilities remain wary.
The method runs manure in a liquid form through titanium pipes that vibrate rapidly to disintegrate and homogenize it, triggering biochemical reactions. Bruce Rastetter, president of HOG ODOR, notes farms will still find something to complain about.
The Gazette reports that about 1 million dollars has been donated to Iowa political action committees since January 2003, with most funds from Iowans and some from out-of-state contributors. The sum reflects a tight economy yet continued support for influencing public policy.
Iowa ethics filings show PACs with about 2 million in ready cash after spending roughly 390000 since January. The Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board does not provide a PAC collection summary. The Gazette examined 193 disclosure forms due May 19 from Iowa's 202 registered PACs to estimate totals.
Contractors of Iowa PAC, representing road builders, raised the most money in 2003 Jan 1 to June 3 filings and hold a cash balance near 199000. Treasurer Scott Newhard notes the large receipts reflect longstanding road construction interests and opposition to a tax use shift.
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