Branstad weighs special session and across the board cuts
Gov. Branstad faces a budget fight as lawmakers plan to press a 1-cent sales tax and spending reforms. A special session is debated while officials warn of possible large scale layoffs and across the board cuts if a tax increase is blocked. The talks touch Medicaid costs school aid and payroll changes.
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Terry Branstad
Richard Vohs
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Angie King
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Vohs
April jobless benefits dip in Iowa as outdoor work rises
Iowa DES reports a $3.2 million drop in unemployment insurance benefits for April. Regular benefits totaled $19.7 million for 36,148 claimants and extended benefits $5.8 million for 10,430 workers. Statewide totals reflect milder weather lifting outdoor jobs and lowering construction and factory payments. Linn County saw 2,457 recipients receiving nearly $1.37 million, with 767 in extended benefits totaling $422,296.
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Marion woman to seek Dem nomination for Iowa Senate 26
Sylvia Kelley a Marion social worker announced she will seek the Democratic nomination for Iowa Senate District 26 in a race with Republican Paul Pate. She will be nominated at a special convention after the June 2 primary. Kelley opposes the 5 cent sales tax increase and asks Pate to cap campaign spending at 20000.
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Cedar Rapids
Assault Charges From Linn County Incidents
The Log lists multiple medical emergencies and a gas spill in Linn County from Monday to Tuesday at locations including Collins Road NE and 4002 Sherman Street NE. It reports two assault charges: Timothy R. Otis, 23, allegedly punched and choked Dori Bailey. Terry F. Arens, 34, accused of striking Melissa Boots and causing bruises at his residence May 2.
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Coe College Wins State Financial Aid Honor
Coe College Financial Aid Office receives the John E. Moore Award from the Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators for outstanding service to students and community. Debbie Craig notes the office’s student oriented approach and role in admissions amid tuition increases. The award includes a plaque and a $250 scholarship fund gift.
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Financial Aid
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Iowa Financial Aid
Marion staff honored for long service in district
Marion Independent Schools salute retiring staff at 2:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium with a public reception in the cafeteria. Honorees include Jean Fitz 32 years Charles Boquist 30 years June Chabot Anna Murphy and Darlene Nash 28 years Sylvia Malake retiring from food service after 2 years. Other employees honored for 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 years of service.
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Charles Boquist
June Chabot
Anna Murphy
Darlene Nash
Sylvia Malake
Iowa Trust Fund distribution eyed as judge rules funds due
Iowa Trust Fund investors await word on the latest asset distribution after a judge ordered Jefferson Bank & Trust to return more than 43 million. Insurance officials expect releases to 88 cities counties and agencies with amounts set for Marion Dubuque Black Hawk County and others while appeals and escrow issues loom.
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Lewis Babcock
Iowa Insurance
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Polk County District
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Black Hawk County
Ex Cedar Rapids woman and daughter share hopeful story on Jenny Jones
Former Cedar Rapids resident Antionette Taylor-Thomas reports that Sandy Eikelbarner and her daughter Kara will appear on the Jenny Jones show. The segment highlights overcoming perfectionism and eating disorders after Kara sought help at Rapha in Arlington, Texas, and Kara now attends Oklahoma Baptist University.
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