Debaters in Linn County District 1 Clash Over Priorities
Cedar Rapids voters heard three candidates for Linn County District 1 supervisor at a League of Women Voters debate. Democrat Jim Houser touted 19 years on the board and modernization of the county law enforcement rate system. Republican Dennis Petersen advocated budget cuts and public funding for a college scholarship program. Independent Tom Podzimek stressed quality of life, trails, and closer cooperation with Cedar Rapids, schools, and cities, while proposing a part time supervisor model with a county manager.
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Slim majority backs higher minimum wage in Iowa poll
A Public Policy Polling survey of 659 likely Iowa voters from Oct 10 found 58 percent support raising the minimum wage from 7.25 to 10.10 per hour, potentially hurting GOP Senate candidate Joni Ernst. Independents show notable opposition to Ernst’s stance, with 43 percent saying it makes them less likely to vote for her.
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The Gazette established in Cedar Rapids since 1883
Established January 10 1883 The Gazette published daily at 504 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with periodicals postage paid in Cedar Rapids Subscription rates seven dollars per week three sixty four per year pay delivery Out of state delivery four hundred sixty eight per year seven day service Postmaster send address changes to Gazette Conc P O Box 514 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Subscription Service numbers include (219) 3988333 (319) 3393150 and 1 800 397 8333 General number 319 398-8211
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West High student charged in Iowa City gun incident
Iowa City police charged 16 year old Raul Avalos with carrying weapons on school grounds after a 357 handgun and ammunition were found in his backpack at West High on Oct. 10. He turned himself in to North Liberty police, was hospitalized, and faced emotional distress in class.
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