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December 19, 2007

Local railroad receives $500,000 development funding

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced a $500,000 investment to the Appa­noose County Com­munity Railroad, Inc., of Centerville. The investment will help make rail infrastructure improvements in Appanoose and Monroe counties that will expand business development in the region. The investment is expected to create or retain more than 400 jobs and generate $50 million in private sector investment.

“President Bush believes one way to create jobs is to grow the economy by encouraging investments in local communities,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Sandy K. Baruah. “The infrastructure improvements will serve local businesses reliant on rail transportation and ensure future economic growth and job creation in the region.”

EDA serves as a venture capital resource to meet the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States. EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.

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This week the Iowegian wants readers to think about the recent decision by the Centerville Municipal Waterworks Board of Directors to increase the fee for late payment of water bills. In a story published in Wednesday's Ad Express, board members announced a 10 percent late fee after two days late, a $50 red tag fee for accounts unpaid after seven days late and a $25 shut off fee, water service terminated after two weeks late. The board said the decision to increase the fees associated with late payment is to encourage customers to pay their bills on time. So, the question this week is, "Are these fees too much to ask for?"

A. Yes, they are.
B. No, they are not.
C. I'm not affected so I don't care.
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