Alliant seeks 6.5 percent gas rate increase in Iowa
Interstate Power and Light plans to ask the Iowa Utilities Board for a 6.5 percent rise in natural gas rates, aiming for roughly 18.7 million dollars in additional yearly revenue to cover 43 million dollars in system improvements and higher operating costs. The request targets the basic customer charge and distribution charge, not the purchased gas adjustment. The company will file on April 15 with an interim 4.5 percent increase starting April 25 and faces potential adjustments if the IUB deems the amount excessive.
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Mexican Citizen Held Over Fraudulent Job at Nuclear Plant
Gerardo Estrada-Gallegos, 31, a Mexican citizen, was arraigned in Cedar Rapids on four counts of possessing fraudulent documents, two counts of using them for employment, and one count of making false statements. He was held without bond as prosecutors prepare for trial May 23 after investigators traced his illegal entry.
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Iowa debate over voting system options at Kirkwood forum
About 30 attendees debated Iowa’s voting system under HAVA looming. Secretary Culver endorsed a voter verified paper trail as law. the Senate approved a paper trail 48 to 0, with the governor and likely the House backing it. Linn County faces 0.9 to 1.2 million upgrade costs as the state moves toward two main options.
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Waterloo murder spurs push for gay rights law
Human rights activists in Waterloo cite the March 14 murder of Jason Gage as motive to seek a city sexual orientation amendment. Joseph Lawrence 23 of Cedar Falls is charged with first degree murder and hate crime related assault after stabbing Gage with broken glass. White of local diversity groups says council support is being built before formal introduction.
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Lisbon names Rick Scott as new police chief
The Lisbon City Council voted 5-0 to hire Rick Scott of Lisbon as the new police chief. Scott, the sole finalist, starts April 11 at 17 per hour for a 45 hour week with 10 vacation days and standard benefits. He previously served as a Mount Vernon police officer and Lisbon fire chief.
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New Dubuque Bridge Upgrade to Displace Local Businesses
Iowa DOT plans a 135 million Julien Dubuque Bridge upgrade linking Dubuque and East Dubuque with a four lane highway. Land purchases include city and railroad property and a convenience store. Selco Inc. faces impact. No timeline given as funding awaits congressional approval. Prisoners completed 578 hours of county park service under Sheriff Dennis Conard program.
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Scott County prisoners aid parks and paths project
A county program called Community Restoration Program has prisoners from Scott County Jail working on community projects to cut jail numbers. Over six months participants built new paths painted benches and trimmed vegetation in local parks.
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Decorah area chicken plant proposal faces avian flu fears
About 100 people attended Winneshiek County hearings on four production barns to house 49 999 broilers each near Castalia with a second set planned nearby. The proposal from Cottonballs Poultry Barns was submitted by Shalom Rubashkin of AgriProcessors Ko sher near Postville, though he did not attend.
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Lotteries: Iowa and Illinois Daily Draw Results
The Iowa Lottery lists a $100,000 Cash Game draw and Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for midday and evening, while the Illinois Little Lotto and 6-of-48 jackpot numbers are shown. The Illinois jackpot stands at $29.5 million.
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