Postville rebounding as Agri Star rebuilds town
Postville Iowa, once shattered by the 2008 raid at Agriprocessors, shows renewed life as Agri Star Meat and Poultry operates legally with about 600 workers. Mayor Leigh Rekow calls it an upswing while the company uses government verification to ensure compliant hiring.
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Cedar Rapids council eyes one year backyard chicken trial
Yellow shirt supporters press for backyard flocks with 50 homes. Mayor Corbett says a majority now backs a one year trial as council members Shields Swore Vernon Shey and Gulick show support. Action likely at next meeting with formal ordinance pending.
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Harkin seeks cap on ATM fees to 50 cents
Sen. Tom Harkin proposes limiting ATM withdrawal fees to 50 cents, arguing current charges of 2 to 5 dollars burden customers. He cites Office of Thrift Supervision data showing banks incur about 36 cents per transaction, with technology likely reducing costs further.
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Cedar Rapids Highway 100 Extension Awaits Plan Approval
A draft five year plan includes 4.3 million for Highway 100 extension land purchases and wetlands work in 2012 2013. Cedar Rapids attorney Amy Reasner notes urgency to secure the corridor as development encroaches. Mayor Ron Corbett says funding signals IDOT commitment to the project.
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