Eastern Iowa set for 319 area code split and reprogramming
The Utilities Board confirms a split keeping the 319 code in Eastern Iowa while reprogramming will affect most cell phones and fax machines. Businesses and international callers face adjustments. telecoms anticipate implementation within 30 days and consideration of number conservation efforts.
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Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Nader urges idealism and 10 dollar minimum wage
Nader calls for a ten dollar minimum wage full medical coverage and abortion rights while urging voters to back a candidate with a real chance to win. He argues his message appeals to nonvoters and could reshape party strength, aiming for at least five percent to qualify for federal funds in 2004.
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Flight chaos as pig forced onto US Airways flight
Witnesses described four people wheeling a large pig past security to the gate. The pig rode in first class and roamed the cabin after Seattle taxied, entering the cockpit and sparking the crew. The owners managed to drag it off at the jetway after luring it with food.
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Iowa splits area code 319 keeping cities, adds new code
The Iowa Utilities Board approved a two way split of the 319 area, keeping Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Waterloo in 319 while assigning the new eastern half to a different code. Public input favored seven digit local dialing over an overlay, with final maps to be issued within two weeks and open for comment.
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