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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2010
Page
1
Iowa revenue forecasters revised upward the 2009 fiscal year projection by 297.7 million dollars and now expect tax receipts to grow 2.2 percent through June 30. Gov Culver and Democrats praise the improvement while Republicans warn unemployment remains high.
Iowa City faces rising tension as the 21 Makes Sense campaign accuses opponents of illegal voter contact at campus early voting sites. County Auditor Stackett says no accusations are substantiated. The ethics head calls alleged favorable police statistics to a campaign improper. Voters decide November 2 on overturning the city ordinance barring ages under 21 from bars at night.
Cindy Hadish reports a bed bug resurgence with a predicted tidal wave toward Iowa. Experts cite international travel and pesticide shifts as factors, with Cedar Rapids pest firm noting a surge from monthly to weekly calls and homeowners in multiple counties needing help.
Do not bring curbside bed frames mattresses or upholstered furniture home. Inspect used or rented furniture and check mattress seams sheets crevices and baseboards for blood stains droppings and eggs. Wash clothing on hot settings if exposed and contact the county Extension Office for identification guidance.
A special prosecutor filed counts in Polk County District Court against Peninsula Gaming Partners LLC, Webster County Entertainment LLC, four executives, and a Davenport attorney for illegal contributions to Gov. Culver’s campaign tied to a Webster County bid for a state gaming license. Beason faces an obstruction count. Culver’s camp says no wrongdoing.
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