Farmers face lower on farm income but higher total family earnings
The USDA projects 2005 on farm income at 71.5 billion dollars, down from 82.5 billion in 2004, due to lower crop prices and higher energy costs. The average U.S. farm household income is seen at 83,660 dollars, up 2.7 percent from 2004, with Iowa figures cited and farmer Larry Jons noting grain prices as a key factor.
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Cedar Rapids mayor accused in two point ethics complaint
Dennis Hill district two candidate filed with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board accusing Mayor Paul Pate of shredding public records related to a disputed pay raise for acting HR director Conni Huber and of allowing a South Korean company to cover a trip for the mayor. No comment provided.
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Overtime costs rise for Corridor police departments
Iowa City officer Erik Lippold earned 35 932 in overtime on 49 795 base pay, logging 983 overtime hours in the year ending June 30. Linn County Sheriff’s Office paid 711 602 in overtime for its largest public safety budget, while Cedar Rapids trailed Iowa City in overtime with 105 000 more spent.
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Overtime Costs Covered by State and Federal Grants
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Mike Klappholz notes overtime for fiscal year 2005 is often reimbursed by state and federal grants. One officer earned 15547 in overtime paid by the federal government while the department's total 181943 overtime included 81772 funded by grants.
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TV Vision Inside CBS Is Master of Disaster
A TV feature examines CBSs handling of the 2009 era blockbuster Category 7 and how executives marketed disaster cinema as suspenseful spectacle. The piece highlights production choices and network positioning amid public interest in weather and catastrophe narratives.
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Iowa public universities seek donor confidentiality changes
Iowa City three public university presidents push for a statutory shield to keep donor names and personal financial records private. They cite a 2002 Iowa Supreme Court ruling linking ISU Foundation to government function and urge legislators to clarify exemptions amid fundraising concerns and rising donations.
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