Shelter House book sale grows with volunteers and donations
A Sycamore Mall book sale to aid Shelter House expands as volunteers and year round gifts boost earnings. In eight years the sale raised over 25000 dollars and now brings in about 9500 to 10000 annually.
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Baby born with HIV shows no infection at 2 1/2 years old
A baby born with the AIDS virus, treated with enhanced therapies, remains infection-free at 2 1/2. Scientists say the result prompts questions on high-risk newborn treatment and possible cure strategies.
Classified Comics Dear Abby Deaths Lottery Puzzles
A compact river city Gazette page lists classifed notices with comic strips Dear Abby obituaries lottery results puzzles and weather notes from volume 131 number 54 year 2013.
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the Gazette
Voters Decide Linn County Casino Measure Tuesday
In Cedar Rapids Linn County polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday on one question whether a casino to be built in Linn County is approved. Absentee ballots total 16 766 countywide by Friday with 3 371 in person.
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Health law pits tobacco firms against cancer groups
Longtime rivals align against a provision of the Affordable Care Act that lets insurers charge smokers 50 percent more than nonsmokers. Altria argues discrimination while the American Cancer Society warns surcharges may make coverage unaffordable for low income smokers.
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Altria
American Cancer Society
David Woodmansee
IRS Building At Federal Triangle Seen In Washington
The Tax Policy Center projects that wealthy families face sizable federal tax bills, while most of the population pays historically low rates, signaling widening tax burdens.
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Federal Triangle Complex
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Tax bills for rich families near 30-year high
A Washington analysis shows average tax bills for high income families hitting near record levels since 1979, even as overall tax policy stalls in Congress. The article contrasts wealthy households' rising burden with lower rates for middle and low income families.
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Washington
Barack Obama
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Iowa school districts consolidate amid funding pressures
Iowa has 348 public school districts as mergers shrink the system. A dozen K-12 districts plan to merge into six in two years while eight districts may approve four more mergers in fiscal 2015. Officials warn consolidation could accelerate due to waning state incentives and Branstad reforms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
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