Former Iowa leaders adapt to quieter Capitol roles
Des Moines bureau report details how two former Iowa Senate and House leaders adjust after losing party control. Ron Wieck and Christopher Rants step from top posts to minority duties as Paul McKinley and Kraig Paulsen assume leadership, with Rants pursuing lower profile work and online engagement.
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House
Senate
Ron Wieck
Sioux City
Paul McKinley
Chariton
Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Christopher Rants
New venues rush to host Iowa same sex weddings
Amid Iowa Supreme Court ruling allowing gay marriage, Cedar Rapids venues from Crowne Plaza to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art foresee higher demand. Legion Arts plans more weddings as officials expect a surge in couples seeking ceremonies and related services.
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Rhonda Klima
Stacy Winistorfer
Hamburger Mary’s
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Crowne Plaza
Five Seasons
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Tim Boyle
Cedar Rapids Area
The Floods of 2008 After the Buyout
After Cedar Rapids flood buyouts begin, victims seek comfort in early recipients. Donna Straw, 68, Independence, rates life a 10 after rebuilding from Malone Creek’s May 2004 flood. She and her husband bought a new home within five weeks without flood insurance.
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Orlan Love
Gazette
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
East Jowans
Donna Straw
Independence
Straw
Robert
Malone Creek
Straws
Southwest
Per
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the Gazette
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Susie Frank
Richfield
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Pat Sprague
Shell
River Walk Park
River Front
Elkport
ST. Luke's Hospital
Iowa Health System
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