Varley Raises Concern Over AT&T Breakup Raising Phone Fees
Iowa Commerce Commission leader Andrew Varley warns a proposed $2 monthly long distance access charge could drive 3 to 5 percent of customers to drop service. He suggests a minimal local service option to protect low income and elderly users who rely on phones for social contact and emergencies. The commission seeks rule changes limiting long distance access to residential customers and areas with digital switching.
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Deadline for homestead and veterans exemptions in Linn County
Homeowners must file by Friday July 1 to claim homestead and veterans exemptions on 1983 property taxes. Linn County and Cedar Rapids assessors open Saturday 8 am to noon to assist the thousands not yet filed. recorder's office open for military records and deeds.
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Refunds Sought for Lady Fitness Spa Members in Iowa
Iowa Attorney General seeks Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Sioux City spa members who paid 50 for Lady Fitness and Lady Venus memberships. Court ordered promoters Billy Devasher and David Mead to refund, but amount depends on assets. July 18 filing deadline. 2 000 claims already received. call 515-281-5926 for forms.
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David Mead
Iowa Wins Priority for 15 Million Rail Rehab Funds
Iowa would receive priority treatment for local railroad rehabilitation funds from a 15 million dollar allocation under a transportation bill approved by the House. The program’s final share depends on a rail mileage formula and discretionary decisions by the Department of Transportation. Rep. Tom Tauke cited Iowa’s extensive branch line system as key to the priority rating amid party line votes.
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West Capitol site chosen for Iowa state museum
Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a resolution backing a proposed museum on land donated by Des Moines businesses west of the Statehouse. The project combines $5 million bequest, $10 million state funds, and $10 million private gifts with a $2 million landboost and a two week push to raise funds. Groundbreaking could occur in July 1984.
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Rural Elkader worker dies in grain bin accident
Richard Donlon of Elkader was trapped and suffocated after falling into a grain bin on a farm northwest of Elkader Wednesday morning. He was helping on a farm owned by his father Luke when the incident occurred and an ambulance was summoned about 9 30 a.m.
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