Gross seeks Iowa governor post stressing growth and education
The candidate argues for stronger leadership to grow Iowa's economy by backing manufacturing like Iowa Fluid Power and boosting biofarming and information services. He targets budget shortfalls, cites a $500 million gap, and criticizes Vilsack. He and his wife Eileen have five children ages 13 to 22.
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Hy-Vee installs theft detectors to curb shoplifting
Hy-Vee adds theft detectors for the fourth year in a row in Des Moines area stores. Hayes International notes shoplifting makes up about 23 percent of grocery losses while managers report rapid declines after installation. A supervisor says the system deters theft before it's attempted. Contact details for George Ford are provided.
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Earthquake strikes Philippines near General Santos
A 6.8 magnitude quake hit the southern Philippines early Wednesday waking residents and triggering a power outage. In General Santos injuries were reported from falling debris and a steel water tower collapsed. Iligan City also lost power.
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Marion Cedar Rapids budgets set and tax changes approved
The Marion and Cedar Rapids budgets reveal tax rate changes, with Marion homeowner costs totaling 685 dollars per 100000 property and Cedar Rapids at 663 dollars. Cedar Rapids aims a 5.8 percent rise in commercial property tax, a 1.6 percent fall for industrial taxes, and a levy shift while overall city spending climbs to 282.5 million dollars.
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Cedar Rapids council approves bonds and new staff hires
The Cedar Rapids council approved two new firefighter positions, an aviation mechanic, and a facilities director to oversee building projects. The budget authorizes 34.3 million in additional general obligation bonds, raising bonded indebtedness to 256 million from 252 million as 29.7 million of old debt is retired. About 8.5 million of new bonds will be paid by property taxes, with the rest serviced by user fees. The city’s debt load rises to 73.6 percent of its 5 percent debt limit, reflecting higher property values.
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City Council Meetings Air on Mediacom and McLeodUSA
Broadcasts of Tuesday and Wednesday morning council meetings are recorded for rebroadcast at 7 p.m. the same day on Mediacom channel 18 and McLeodUSA channel 6. The first Wednesday meeting at 7 p.m. is shown again at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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