Petition seeks to cut Linn County supervisors to three
Cedar Rapids. A Linn County group says it nears its signature goal for two petitions targeting the board of supervisors. Concerning Citizens of Linn County reports over 5,500 signatures on each petition to reduce supervisors from five to three and to put voting methods on the ballot. The group cites cost savings and representation concerns, while supporters warn of under staffing and a need for administrator help. The second petition seeks a public vote on district plans versus at large elections to determine how districts are drawn. Local officials defend the current five district, mixed representation system.
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Chelgren withdraws from bid for Iowa 2nd District Congress
State Senator Mark Chelgren of Ottumwa announced he will not seek the Republican nomination for Iowa 2nd Congressional District. He cited time with his two school-age children and said he told party leaders last week. Filing deadline is March 18 as others surface for the race against Dave Loebsack.
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Note on Sunday delivery delay due to daylight saving time
Subscribers are advised that Sunday Gazette delivery may extend to 8 a.m. because daylight saving time shifts this year’s schedule. Despite maintaining normal deadlines, last hour changes for state championships and other events necessitate extra time for carriers. Executive Editor Zack Kucharski thanks readers for patience and apologizes for inconvenience.
Gazette Company delivers daily Cedar Rapids newspaper details
The Gazette provides its USPS registration, establishment date, address at 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401, and subscription rates including carrier and out of state options with delivery frequencies and contact numbers for subscription service and general office.
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Presidential Allowance Modernization Act scrutinized by FactChecker
The Gazette KCRG TV9 FactChecker reviews Iowa Senator Joni Ernst claims about setting former presidents annual allowances at 200000 for office space staff and other perks. It notes 2015 expenses ranged 225000 to 884000, with Clinton Bush and others as top spenders, while pensions remain separate. The piece explains Former Presidents Act supports pensions and staff, and that inflation-adjusted spending has declined since 1998.
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