Iowa Faces $8 Million Tax Revenue Loss After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled Iowa cannot tax dividends earned by foreign subsidiaries, saying the state laws discriminate against foreign commerce. Abiding could cost Iowa about $8 million annually, with potential $20 million refunds if challenged. Officials study options as fiscal crisis looms.
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Brick mailbox holders spur city review on curbside structures
City officials seek legal review of brick mailbox holders built at the curb in about 30 Cedar Rapids homes. Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer cites vision obstruction and resistance to damage while Streets Chief Wayne Murdock warns of snowplow damage. construction may be halted and existing units removed under nuisance abatement.
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Mel Meyer
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Wayne Murdock
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Murdock
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The text urges water conservation amid drought worries in Cedar Rapids and Iowa communities. It criticizes widespread sprinkling at commercial sites while noting intermittent rain, calling for collective action to endure a period of unpleasant conditions.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
GOP faces crisis as Bush decline fuels talk of change
Rep Vin Weber of Minnesota, retiring this year, warns the Bush campaign relies too much on economy and Perot. He fears if Bush cannot claim change, the party risks becoming the status quo and losing Reagan era appeal to young voters.
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Edward Goeas
Delinda Lake
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Freedom Festival to Feature Tournament of Drums in Cedar Rapids
Letters urge residents to attend the Freedom Festival events in Cedar Rapids including the Tournament of Drums at Kingston Stadium Saturday night at 7 30 Hosted by Cedar Rapids Nite Express Drum and Bugle Corps seven bands from the Midwest compete for top honors The writer praises the festival and urges support for the young performers and community pride
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Cedar Rapids
Kingston Stadium
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Foster parents honored by Cedar Rapids West Rotary Club
The Cedar Rapids West Rotary Club hosted a May luncheon at Five Seasons Hotel recognizing foster care. It presented a framed drawing by Doris Elliott to Robert and Linda Herring of Tiffin, long time caregivers who sheltered 157 foster children over 21 years and won 1992 Excellence in Foster Care. Also present were Laverne and Joy Knight and Mike and Sherrie Nelson, all long-time foster caregivers.
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Cedar Rapids West Rotary
Iowa
Mammography myths questioned by local hospital column
Washington County Hospital urges careful sourcing of mammography information after a Canadian study linked routine screening in women in their 40s to higher breast cancer death risk. The Gazette notes retractions and stresses early detection, accredited providers, and public education on this vital diagnostic tool.
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Mercy Women’s Center
Cedar Rapids
American College of Radiology
the Gazette
American Cancer Society
Washington County
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