Forum fuels clash between Braley and Lange
The 1st District contest heated up as Rep Bruce Braley and challenger Ben Lange traded accusations of cowardice and dishonesty during a late night forum. Johnson County supervisors call for tighter spending oversight after a dispute with the outgoing auditor. CIA security officers aided State Department staff shortly after the Benghazi attack. AP writers examine potential Obama second term versus a Romney administration. Healing arts expand at NewBo Cherry Building with ten practitioners.
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Hoosiers face Ohio State line as tackles pace sacks
Indiana matches up with Ohio State and its senior defensive tackle duo combined for seven sacks the most by any Big Ten tackle pair this season. Iowa City West star Lilian Zhu readies for her third state meet tonight saying she is rested and focused ahead of competition.
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State government hires more women but pays them less
Iowa state government employed nearly 60,000 workers with a $3.02 billion payroll for the year ended June 30. Women numbered 32,788 with a median salary of 45,675, while men totaled 27,139 with 50,306. Female employees earned 91 percent of male peers, higher than many national ratios.
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The Gazette Database Tracks State Employee Pay
The Gazette reports a payroll page 11A noting a public sector wage gap smaller than the broader economy. Ariane Hegewisch of the Institute for Women's Policy Research weighs in on the pay landscape for state workers.
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UI Student Health visits decline at Iowa City campus
University of Iowa student visits to Student Health fell for three straight years from 2009 to 2012, dipping from 38,902 in 2009 10 to 32,467 in 2011 12. Officials cite staff vacancies and student shifts to the UI QuickCare clinic as factors.
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Iowa Property Tax Rollback Raised for Homeowners
The Iowa Department of Revenue increased the residential rollback to 52.82 percent of property value from 50.75 percent, boosting taxable value and potential revenue for local governments. Utilities and railroads remain fully taxed, while agricultural property excluding dwellings increases to 59.93 percent.
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Iowa approves record $1.7 billion CF Industries expansion
Iowa Economic Development Board grants CF Industries incentives for a Woodbury County fertilizer plant expansion worth 1.7 billion dollars. The project aims to create 100 permanent jobs at a starting average of 55 thousand dollars plus 1,500 to 2,000 construction jobs. Scheduling targets 2016 operation start with training prior.
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