Linn Republicans frustrated with recovery moves
Linn County Republicans voice anger at the 2010 session for minimal state aid to flood recovery in the Corridor. Leaders criticize lack of bipartisan disaster funding, defend some bonding for Linn Cedar Rapids projects, and urge focus on vertical infrastructure and local investment.
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Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
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Paulsen
Linn
Chet Culver
Chambers of Commerce
Renee Schulte
Storm hits Mount Vernon greenhouse sheds and plantings
Allan Hale of Ely and Larry McVay of Cedar Rapids repot plants at Green Endeavors in Mount Vernon after Tuesday night’s storm damaged the main greenhouse beyond repair. Workers moved remaining stock to a new greenhouse with minor damage as plastic covers and metal frames bent or torn.
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Ely
Larry McVay
Cedar Rapids
Green Endeavors
Mount Vernon
Local OWI Arrests Reported Across Eastern Iowa
Public safety and county attorney sources list several OWI arrests in Eastern Iowa. Names include Rosa M. Jones, Caleb Reynolds, Kiefer Avalos, Ashlee Gingerich, Giorgi Macharashvili, with addresses in Iowa City Coralville North Liberty Muscatine and dates and times from Tuesday and Wednesday. Second offense noted for Macharashvili. Charges remain allegations pending court proceedings.
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Caleb D. Reynolds
St. Clements Alley
Iowa City
Boston Way
Coralville
Kiefer S. Avalos
Muscatine
South Lucas St
Ashlee D. Gingerich
S. Dubuque St
Bowery
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Giorgi Macharashvili
Coral Ct
West Forevergreen Road
North Liberty
Local Burglaries Reported Across Several Addresses
At multiple residences and an apartment complex, thefts or losses were reported. The 1617 B Ave NE site involved a pit bull. 85 Harbet Ave NW entries listed electronics value. 1221 15th St SE noted electronics valued at 2625. 321 Kirkwood Ct SW reported electronics at 3850. a Ct SW incident between 7 pm and 5 pm noted no loss.
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GOP candidates clash in opening Iowa debate
In Sioux City three GOP hopefuls Bob Vander Plaats Terry Branstad and Rod Roberts sparred over same sex marriage health care reform and political strategy. Vander Plaats would issue an executive order blocking the Supreme Court ruling until a constitutional amendment is put to voters Branstad warned of court complications and legal risk. The candidates also pressed Culver over state policy and health care reform while Iowa Public Television prepared to rebroadcast the event ahead of the June 8 primary.
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Des Moines
Bob Vander Plaats
Terry Branstad
Rod Roberts
Sioux City
Iowa Supreme Court
Chet Culver
Vander Plaats
Branstad
van der Plaats
Culver
Barack Obama
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Missing scooter and electronics theft reports
Police report items stolen at two locations. A scooter was taken from 423 Second St. SW sometime between 12:30 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Monday. Electronics valued at $1,641 were taken from an apartment at 5505 Sixth St. SW between 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday.
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