States face slower revenue growth amid tightening budgets
A "STATE ECONOMY" report from The Gazette notes most states expect reasonable revenue growth for fiscal 2008 but warn of rising spending pressures in health care, education and pensions. The NGA and NASBO cite declining ending balances and potential revenue weakness in corporate and personal income tax, with Iowa projecting 4.7 percent growth in 2008 and total spending rising to about 5.856 billion.
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City drops voice alarm requirement for safety ordinance
Fire Marshal Roger Jensen urged voice alarm systems as key for live evacuation instructions, citing faster responses. Cost concerns, with up to 10 000 dollars to install, led the council to drop the mandate though sprinklers and standard alarms remain. The council plans a June 18 work session and aims for a first reading June 19.
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Roger Jensen
Iowa City Area
Windmill adds cool factor despite risk and outage fear
John installed a wind turbine to ease fears and gain support after delays with the REC. He faces $300 yearly insurance for the device and had 27 hours of power loss when blades iced up in March. He believes more people should adopt such projects despite outages and costs.
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John
Inspectors guard fuel pumps and meters across Iowa
Iowa inspectors test gasoline pumps for accuracy, ensuring meters match dispensed volume and ethanol content. About 5 percent of meters fail due to wear or heavy use, with penalties or pump closures for short-disbursement. Inspectors also verify grain moisture meters and various scales used in trucks, livestock, rail, and groceries.
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Northey
Hawkins
Assault on officer arrests in Eastern Iowa notices
The Gazette reports multiple arrests for assault on a peace officer in Corridor neighborhoods. Names and ages include Patrick Donohoe, 18, of Iowa City. John Barthison, 25, Marion. Stephanie Ceaser, 40, Iowa City. Ashleigh Hunt, 20, Cedar Rapids area. and others across Coralville, Hiawatha, and Marion with injuries and locations such as Sportzone, Highway 100, First Avenue East, and Sixth Street.
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Springville
33Rd Avenue
Ashleigh L. Hunt
C Ave
Sixth Street
Highway 30
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21St Ave
Fifth Street
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20Th Ave
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Coralville
20Th Avenue
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Park Ridge Dr
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Iowa City
Adam J. Clark
Lisbon
Seventh Avenue
Assault charges against several Iowa City area residents
Police report multiple assault and theft cases with names including David J. Vifian Kevin G. Fuller Joshua H. Kelley and James D. Grobe. Incidents occurred at addresses in Marion Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with alleged bodily injury and a theft of $8 000 at Hawkeye Downs.
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Second Ave
Joseph Bromberg
First St
Kevin G. Fuller
Westdale Dr
Danny Stokley
33Rd Avenue
Joshua H. Kelley
Davis St
Iowa City
Johnson County
Theresa J. Oberkiser
James D. Grobe
Pleasantview
Marion
Thomas Merrifield
Hawkeye Downs
Sixth St
Child Endangerment Charges In Linn County Cedar Rapids
Molly A. Barger, 28, of 5560 Sixth St. SW, faces a charge after a 6 year old son wandered outside while she was allegedly intoxicated at 7 p.m. May 28. Darby L. Hager, 35, of 1218 First St. SW, is accused of possession with intent to deliver marijuana and drug tax stamp violation at that address.
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Sixth ‘St
Darby L. Hager
First St
First St. SW
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