Paul campaign touts rising support in Iowa caucus race
Ron Paul drew about 135 people at a Anamosa event and led in some polls as he urged cutting spending and restraining military deployments. He criticized the super committee and warned of a credit downgrade from the nation’s $15 trillion debt. He urged constitutional restraint and questioned U S foreign policy. Endorsed by Cedar Rapids Tea Party founder Tim Pugh.
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Riverdale must pay 65000 in open records fees
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Riverdale must cover 65000 in attorney fees in an open records case over a 2008 City Hall security video. The suit sought the video as a public record, with a lower court ruling in the city’s favor before an appeal.
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Iowa Community Colleges End Fall Enrollment Down 0.6 Percent
The Iowa Department of Education reports a 0.6 percent fall decline across the state's 15 community colleges, totaling 105,975 students. This marks the first drop since 1994 after prior large increases in 2009 and 2010, though reasons were not specified.
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Medicare plan for seniors slated to end in 2024
About 3,900 Iowans relying on Senior Blue Select face loss of coverage as Wellmark and St. Luke's Hospital discontinue the plan effective December 31. Wellmark will guarantee acceptance into other Medicare supplement plans for affected members, but seniors scramble to find replacements.
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St. Luke’s
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Dennis Beatty
Senior health plan options and contact numbers provided
Information lines for Wellmark 1 877 280 8608 SHIIP 1 800 351 4664 and St Luke's Hospital volunteer contact 319 369 7475. Quote from Beatty about likely higher monthly costs. Comments line with contact email included.
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Public Works Building debate hinges on cost and historic status
Cedar Rapids officials and consultants met at the Public Works Building to compare options for a floods damaged complex. The City Council will decide in December whether to replace or renovate at an estimated 29.9 million or 31.5 million respectively, with emphasis on preserving historic aspects and reconfiguring the structure.
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