PMX Industries gets $1 million forgivable loan
Cedar Rapids based PMX Industries receives a one million forgivable loan for a new mill project. The notice also reports two taverns contending to be the oldest bar in the state as part of a separate historical society search.
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PMX Industries
Cedar Rapids
State Historical Society
Employers face rising costs for worker medical benefits
A survey finds employers report continued increases in the price of providing medical benefits to employees. The report highlights industry pressure and implications for compensation.
Nation's merchandise trade deficit sinks to five-year low
The United States reports its merchandise trade deficit shrinking to the smallest gap in almost five years, signaling a stronger trade balance. Analysts note effects on inflation and economic growth as data on imports and exports are released.
What is a legend?
John Starks scored 28 points as the C R Silver Bullets defeated Wichita Falls 99 to 87. Mike Hlas defines a legend and who fits the label in his column.
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Mike Hlas
John Starks
C.R. Silver Bullets
Wichita Falls
Sadia Featured in Iowa Gazette's Newspaper of the Year
The Gazette highlights Sadia in Iowa's Newspaper of the Year awards announcing the honor for the publication and its staff. The feature notes ongoing community coverage and editorial excellence recognized in the state.
Hollywood Seeks New Faces Fans Laugh at Plastic Surgeons
A lighthearted chuckle notes Hollywood's constant hunt for fresh looks and the abundance of plastic surgeons in the industry. The quip hints at the pressure to maintain youth and fame in show business.
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Hollywood
Baccam's confession cited in first degree murder trial
Cedar Rapids man testified that Phet Baccam told him of robbing a woman and shooting her. Schminkey said Baccam came to his home April 19 and discussed the crime then smoked crack with him. The case moved from Vinton to Newton for trial.
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Dave Gosch
Iowa
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Phet Baccam
Edward Scott Schminkey
Baccam
Schminkey
Des Moines
Vinton
Gloria Stout
Newhall
Pemco Fastbreak
Highway 30
Keystone
Seventh Ave
Tammy Buckingham
Benton County
Buckingham
Becky
Nagle Criticizes USDA Export Subsidy Mismanagement
Rep. Dave Nagle charges the USDA mismanaged export subsidy programs risking up to 500 million dollars. He cites an IG estimate of 114.8 million misspent on bonuses and says a quarter to a half billion may be unaccounted. Dan Glickman plans to press for Yeutter testimony.
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David Lynch
Washington
Dave Nagle
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nagle
Reagan
Bush
Department of Defense
Housing and Urban and Development
Dan Glickman
D-Kan
House Agriculture
Office of Inspector General
USDA
Glickman
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Clayton Yeutter
Congress
Yeutter
QSDA
U.S
Kelley testifies he used coke with three men on trial
A former co defendant testified he used cocaine with Harry Ambrose Larry Regennitter and Tom Vogt in Cedar Rapids federal case. Ronald Kelley described one eighth ounce bought and split with Vogt arranging. he recalled Vogt distributing the drug at parties between 1984 and 1986.
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Dick Hogan
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ronald Kelley
Tom Vogt
Harry Ambrose
Iowa City
Larry Regennitter
Rural West Branch
Kelley
Vogt
Town welcomes Tisha Ramsey back home
Tisha Ramsey returns to Center Point after nearly two months in the University of Iowa Hospitals following a hay wagon accident on Sept 22. The 20 year old former homecoming queen recovered to rejoin family and friends, with sister Tanya reporting relief at her homecoming.
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Yonna Lee Olson
Tisha Ramsey
Center Point
University of Iowa
Tanya
Iowa State University
Ames
House backs 35 percent pay hike for lawmakers officials
The House approved a pay and ethics package raising salaries toward 125000 a year for members judges and top officials over 13 months. The 252 to 174 vote split along party lines amid goals to tie pay to ethics reform and lessen outside income, with details released just before the vote.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
House
Iowa
Dave Nagle
Cedar Falls
Neal Smith
Altoona
Tom Tauke
Dubuque
Jim Leach
Davenport
Jim Lightfoot
Shenandoah
Fred Grandy
Sioux City
Smith
Nagle
Senate
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