Explosion at Meredith plant leaves one building ruined
A blast at Meredith Corporation's main printing plant in Des Moines caused by solvent fumes destroyed a building behind the main structure and injured none. Fire officials reported the explosion occurred shortly after 3 p.m. debris flew about 80 feet. no damage estimate was set.
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University hospitals seek regents cut in indigent referrals
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics requests a 10.9 percent reduction in indigent referrals to cut a projected 2.1 million deficit next year. Linn County quotas drop from 372 to 334 while Johnson County could fall from 164 to 161. 11.9 percent private-pay fee hike planned to support the budget.
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Supervisors May Offer Fringe Benefits to Officers
An Iowa attorney general opinion says a county board of supervisors may provide fringe benefits such as group insurance to county officers even if the county compensation board does not mention the plan. The decision hinges on compensation term meaning salary or remuneration.
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