Cost of Living Index Drops in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids cost of living index fell 0.6 percent for the mid July to mid October quarter, the first decline in 12 years. Food costs dropped 3.5 percent. electricity fell 17.8 percent due to winter rates. apparel rose 3.8 percent, and transportation costs rose modestly. The report notes the index is 4.6 percent above a year ago while U.S. levels are higher year over year.
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Turner challenge of judges refused by supreme court
Des Moines legal ruling upholds three district judges may serve on Iowa's new court of appeals. The Iowa Supreme Court rejected Attorney General Richard Turner’s challenge under article 5, section 18 of the state constitution, concluding equal protection applies and rights of district judges remain intact in the new arrangement. Justice McCormick wrote the majority with a separate concurrence by Justice Legrand. Justice Rees did not participate.
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Gedar Rapids
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Clay Legrand
Warren Rees
Thanksgiving week Gazette delayed by holiday
The Gazette will publish on Wednesday night for Thursday distribution due to Thanksgiving. Obituaries and items for Thursday’s issue must reach The Gazette office by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Carter Aims to Cut Unemployment by 1.5 Percent
President elect Jimmy Carter said he plans to reduce unemployment by 1.5 percent next year and lift growth to over 2 percent. He met with Fed Chair Arthur Burns and expects Burns to stay on, hoping for harmonious cooperation.
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Missouri reports first swine flu case since February
Concordia man in his 30s developed mild respiratory illness around October 10 and tested positive for swine flu. State officials, CDC experts, and health administrators discuss verification, vaccine readiness, and the need for cautious monitoring as Missouri reviews immunization coverage and potential spread.
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New Police Grievance Plan Outlined By Safety Commissioner
Safety Commissioner Ed Colton circulated a memo outlining new grievance procedures in the police department and warning it would be bad faith for council members to meet with employees without prior notice. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips challenged Colton saying employees should be free to talk to any official or escalate to the full council if needed. Colton emphasized following established lines of communication including the Teamsters union and said unresolved issues rise through the chief, the union steward, and finally the commissioner, with the council involved if necessary. Mayor Don Canney had scheduled a special council meeting to address complaints about Colton’s administration but Colton declined to attend.
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