Branstad Labels Sales Tax Hike as Last Resort
Lt. Gov. Terry Branstad argued that any sales tax increase should be a last resort, while noting Ed Campbell's support for such a measure. He warned Minnesota’s approach worsened deficits and stressed Iowa’s gradual recovery as he met with Rockwell Collins executives and planned task forces to study issues ahead of the governor race.
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Branstad
Ucette
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Ed Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Minnesota
Rockwell Collins
Robert Ray
the Gazette
Marion Briefs and Community Notices from Local Ads
Starting our 29th year in siding and roofing Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing invites calls at 377-5573. Marion High School graduation Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Marion Athletic Field with backup at the high school. Boys State selects Scott Painter Timothy Adams and Eric Wohlleben for Camp Dodge June 4 10. Marion Swim Team Chili Supper and Games May 22 5 30 at the Marion Y. Marion Mothers Club tour begins at Mrs Betty Hanson 2985 Third Ave Thursday 7 p.m. Band Boosters honor seniors and elect officers at 6 30 p.m. at the high school with dessert potluck.
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Warner Brothers
Marion American Legion Post No
Camp Dodge
Scott Painter
First Ave
Timothy Adams
11Th St
Eric Wohlleben
28Th Ave
Marion Mothers Club
Betty Hanson
Third Ave
Marion Independent Band Boosters Club
Program for college bound women tonight at Kirkwood
An assistance program for women considering a return to college this summer will be conducted tonight at 7 in Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College. The program will include presentation by Kirkwood faculty and staff members. Also on the program will be women who have made successful transitions to college life.
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Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Firemen to honor Springville chief Jim Barnes
Springville firefighters honor retired chief Jim Barnes at a Sunday reception 1 to 4 p.m. at the Springville Legion Hall with a 2 p.m. program. Barnes, a 23 year chief, remains a volunteer and was replaced by Ray Wyman.
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Springville
Jim Barnes
Barnes
Dorothy
Jan
Ray Wyman
Dyersville
Linn County Firefighters Association
Linn County
Springville Lions Club
Springville Community Betterment Association
Robert Ray
Chuck
Bill
Springville Volunteer Fire Department
Marion council weighs malls consolidation study
Marion City Manager Carl Ramey told council a summer study will examine saving money by consolidating purchasing and insurance with Linn County or other area governments. Council member Carl Foster proposed the idea as a way to keep services while reducing taxpayer cost.
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Marion
Linn County
Carl Ramey
Ramey
Carl Foster
Marion considers 10 mile residency rule for city workers
Marion officials discuss a proposed rule barring emergency workers from living more than 10 miles from City Hall. The measure could affect police, fire, and public service staff, though none would be affected immediately.
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Marion
Police
Fire
Public Service
Carl Ramey
Fire Department
Ramey
Jim Ford
Cedar Rapids Residents Rally To Delay First Avenue Bypass Link
Marion City Engineer John Bender told the City Council that objections from Cedar Rapids residents may pause the project. IDOT staff may postpone right of way acquisition for further traffic studies expected to take 30 to 60 days. The five year construction plan would not be changed.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Marion
John Bender
Bender
Iowa Department of Transportation
Idot Commission
IDOT
29Th
32Nd Streets
Marion council approves 750000 bond issue for capital projects
The Marion City Council issued 750000 in general obligation bonds to fund a two year capital improvements program. First National Bank of Iowa led the low bid at 9.702 percent with total interest of 413785. Des Moines National Bank and Becker and Downie aided the bid. Second bidder Farmers State would have paid 415180 in interest at 9.736 percent. Bonding consultant Rex Ramsey called the bid wonderful and warned rates could rise this summer and fall. Projects include a new garbage truck paving Eighth Street and sewer repairs.
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Marion
First National Bank of Iowa
First National Bank
Iowa Des Moines National Bank
Des Moines
Becker and Downie
Marion Bank
Farmers State
Rex Ramsey
Ramsey
Eighth Street
Eighth Avenue
10Th Street
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Jeff Erwin
Justice
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Marion Council Malls
School OF Professional Modeling
Qarting Sheorting
Locatio
Guaranty Building
Council
Ford
Don Hoskins
Kansas
William Allen White
Wiens
NOUSF
Setin
Wallpaper Books
Sherwin-Williams Bo
Walibows
K-Mart Shopping Center
Collins Rd
Tucs
Wed
Thurs
Sherwin Williams
New York
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