Vilsack runs marathon as part of Iowa fitness push
Gov. Tom Vilsack completes a 26.2 mile Davenport marathon and continues a walking tour across 14 Iowa communities this week to promote healthier lifestyles. He also promotes a state park campsite reservation plan and public input hearings.
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Bankruptcies Hit Eastern Iowa Airport Bills and Katrina Claims
Eight bankrupt airlines owe The Eastern Iowa Airport more than 200000 in unpaid fees while United Fire & Casualty Co estimates Katrina related losses at 15 to 31 million as adjusters assess damage. Grassley signals slow reform prospects for Social Security this year. Fuel costs rise sharply while Cedar Rapids rejects a helicopter purchase for 785000 after evaluating its condition.
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St Luke's nurses defend neonatal care against Mercy contrasts
A St Luke's Riverside nurse defends the hospital's newborn care as top tier, countering a Sept 14 letter claiming Mercy Hospital’s care is superior. She notes St Luke's NICU has 1 to 2 pound baby care, private rooms, and national recognition while advertising debates intensify in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids park rezoning prompts neighbor concerns
Residents scrutinize a proposed 430 unit manufactured home park in northeast Cedar Rapids as the city weighs rezoning. Issues include potential conflicts of interest on the planning commission and several unresolved questions before the City Council approves recommendations.
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Bush frets over Katrina costs and looming deficits
The piece argues Katrina funding may swell the national debt beyond $300 billion annually by 2010, with future tax cuts at risk. It notes chronic deficits from 2001 tax cuts, war costs, and recession, and warns Social Security Medicare and Medicaid will dominate spending as demographics shift.
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