Hy-Vee TIFs Draw Split City Support and Debate
City officials debate using tax increment financing to fund Hy-Vee at First Avenue NE. Finance Commissioner Hanson and Streets Commissioner Thomas remain undecided while Luther argues TIFs spur urban renewal and blight remediation. The plan would cover about 19 percent upfront with repayment over 20 years from new property taxes.
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Lyle Hanson
Don Thomas
Richard Luther
Howard R. Green Co
Luther
Green
Interstate 380
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Hy-Vee
Hanson
First Avenue NE
First Avenue
Zahn
Education reduces pediatric antibiotic prescriptions in Wisconsin study
Marshfield Clinic researchers in five northern Wisconsin counties show that educating physicians and parents about antibiotic risks lowered overall pediatric antibiotic use. The study reports an 11 percent drop in liquid prescriptions and a 20 percent drop in antibiotic pills, published in Pediatrics.
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Wausau, Wis
Wisconsin
Late Summer Allergy Dip Across Iowa Weather Trend
National Weather Service meteorologist David Sheets in Davenport notes a stalled jet stream over Canada causing typical late summer patterns. A cold front may bring rain to Iowa late this week, but broad showers remain uncertain. Soil moisture was sufficient at summer start and crop prospects vary from normal to good or bad as harvest approaches.
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Canada
National Weather Service
David Sheets
Davenport
Sheets
Iowa
Hillaker
Zoo shutdown tied to rabies scare vows legal action
Bear State sued over income loss and missed opportunity after rural Fayette County zoo closed when Chief Crazy Bear died. Richard Swenson says the Swensons never reopened the zoo. Marsha Swenson claimed 947 900 dollars plus loss of mood and consortium. appeals board denied liability for test results and the Swensons' damages.
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Craig Kelinson
Special Litigation
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
Swensons
Fayette County
Crazy Bear
Richard Swenson
Marsha Swenson
Kelinson
Australia leader's popularity rises over refugee crisis
Prime Minister John Howard faced international criticism over refusing entry to 433 Afghan refugees aboard the Tampa. Polls show strong Australian support for his stance as 50 commandos prepared to seize the ship, and the refugees began moving toward Papua New Guinea.
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Christmas Island
Australia
John Howard
Howard
Afghanistan
Papua New Guinea
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Cedar Rapids
Dr. Ed
Ward Belongia
Pediatrics
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Bear State
Swenson
Small Claims Court
James Lynch
Jamesi
Aus
Tralia
Helen G. Nassif
Center For Women
St. Luke's
ST. Luke's Hospital
Lowa Health System
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