Braley seeks delay on Iowa Social Security office closures
U S Rep Bruce Braley introduces the Seniors’ Access to Social Security Act to postpone a year the SSA changes that may shutter 19 Iowa offices and push seniors online or by phone for services that currently occur in person. The Gazette reports from Cedar Rapids on the potential impact and political reaction.
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Iowa Social Security offices cut printouts and verifications
Iowa field offices will stop issuing Social Security number printouts in August and stop benefit verification letters in October, forcing seniors to use online or phone requests. Senator Braley warns these cuts harm seniors lacking Internet access and raise hold times. Grassley criticizes the plan.
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North Liberty appoints Gerry Kuhl as new mayor
North Liberty City Council unanimously appoints Gerry Kuhl as mayor, after the death of Mayor Tom Salm. Kuhl, previously mayor pro tem and acting mayor, will serve Salm’s term until 2015 with a potential run if the local option sales tax appears on the ballot. Residents may petition for a special election within 14 days with 26 signatures. The council will discuss filling the council seat within 40 days.
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Clarification on railway data disclosure sparks response
Canadian Pacific Railway says state officials should accept crude oil transport data only for emergency planners not public. Gazette corrects reporter error and invites reader feedback, offering contact numbers for accuracy concerns.
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Cedar Rapids Defines Incentive Categories For Development
Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously created four incentive categories for projects. Downtown and MedQ District housing receive 100 percent tax breaks for 10 years. targeted development and commercial reinvestment get 44 to 50 percent for 10 years. a community benefit program offers variable incentives.
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Gazette contact information and subscription rates
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids lists its address at 501 Second Ave SE and provides subscription rates of 7 per week or 364 per year for in city delivery and 468 per year for out of state. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. General number is (319) 398-8211.
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