Iowa Electric rate plan to shift charges and strip employee discount
The Iowa Utilities Commission proposed a two part rate for IE including a monthly service charge around $5 or $2.40 per IE testimony with a 600 kilowatt threshold and a lower per kilowatt hour rate for higher usage. The change, aimed at encouraging conservation, would raise small users costs while reducing others, and the employee discount of about $119,000 a year for 1,400 IE staff would be eliminated with no customer refunds.
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Iowa Jobless Rate Hits 6.9 Percent in January
United Press International reports Iowa's unemployment rose to 6.9 percent in January from December's 5.3 percent, with 92,900 unemployed. Layoffs in manufacturing and seasonal effects in construction, retail, and education drive the rise. Officials warn the high rate may persist and strain unemployment funds.
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Job Service
Broherd
Packwood and Reagan clash over welfare and tax policy
Senator Packwood criticizes liberal welfare abuses and a perceived idealized view of America under Reagan. He cites food stamp use and class disparities while warning of higher taxes and deficits. Fitzgerald praises public service, flags Iowa voters’ economic dissatisfaction, and calls for new ideas and fair burden sharing.
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Robert Ray
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Fitzgerald Sees 3-Way Race For Governor Nomination
Three term Iowa House member Fitzgerald weighs running for governor after Ray ends bid. He cites legislative experience, expects $100k to $125k primary cost, up to $175k, with general election possibly needing $500k. He doubts a party convention breakthrough if no clear winner. Campaign swing includes Fort Dodge, Cedar Rapids news conference, and Ottumwa stop.
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Linn-Mar Hosts Parent Talks for Course Selections
Linn-Mar High School counselors schedule meetings with parents next week to discuss student course selections. An orientation for eighth grade parents is next Monday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium with math and science teachers available for questions. Incoming ninth grade course selections are due March 15. A session next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the media center will cover courses with administrators counselors and teachers.
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Linn-Mar High School Bands Concert Tonight
Linn-Mar High School presents a concert in the school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m Featuring the concert band the symphonic band and two jazz bands Admission is 1 for adults 50 cents for students Preschoolers and seniors admitted free Directors are Steve Colton and Marilyn Lillibridge.
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Steve Colton
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Marion Briefs Sorosis Club Meeting In Homes
Marion Sorosis Club will gather Thursday at 7 45 p m at Marilyn Carstens home 2595 12th Ave Donna Bean will present the program Lions Marion Evening Lions meet tonight at 6 15 at Suburban Restaurant 2240 Seventh Ave nows We buy diamonds and gold Nordman Jewelry Adv 10 15 p m Friday Medical assistance at 2595 Fifth Ave 4 44 p m Saturday Kitchen fire at 2615 25th Ave 8 35 p m Saturday Short in fuse box at 2550 Third Ave 2 a m Sunday Medical assistance at Thomas Park 7 01 p m Sunday Medical assistance at Route
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Economy Signals Slow Recovery Amid High Rates
Economists note December and January rate hikes delay recovery while February shows consumer spending and industrial output may be stabilizing. Greenspan says no strength in materials orders, and leading indicators suggest a recession lasting at least six more months. Negative factors include declines in new orders, stock prices, and unemployment claims. positives are growing money supply, building permits, and delivery performance.
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Jack Carlson
National Association of Realtors
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