Grassley urges Obama to open markets for U S workers
Senator Grassley pressed President Obama to push free trade with South Korea Colombia and Panama to help small businesses farmers and manufacturers compete. He cited Caterpillar in Peoria and noted duty free imports from Colombia under existing deals. Grassley urged advancing trade pacts and extending biodiesel credits to boost ethanol and rural jobs.
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James Q. Lynch
Iowa
Obama
South Korea
Colombia
Panama
Chuck Grassley
U.S
Iowa Republican
White House
Fort Madison
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa
Illinois
Missouri
Grassley
Midwest
Congress
America
Caterpillar
Peoria
Europe
Bob Krause
Fairfield
EPA
Elkader to Begin Flood Buyout Demolition in August
Elkader plans start of demolition for flood damaged buildings in August after 29 properties qualified for the buyout program. FEMA provided 2.7 million dollars last year for acquisition relocation demolition and fees. Asbestos testing by Environmental Management Services costs 9000 dollars with removal to be set after results. Volunteers from Preservation Iowa will inspect for historic salvageability.
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Pat McTaggart
Elkader
Jennifer Cowsert
Environmental Management Services of
Dubuque
Consert
Preservation
Iowa
Great Places Park Committee
Iowa State Eyes Layoffs Across Seven Colleges
A preliminary budget plan proposes more than two dozen full time faculty cuts at Iowa State University. Seven colleges face up to 6.75 percent reductions to meet an 8 percent funding shortfall, with seven faculty positions targeted for elimination in both Agriculture and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. Administrative reductions remain undecided.
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Associated Press
Ames
Iowa State University
Regents
Gregory Geoffroy
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Roberts releases joint tax returns in Iowa governor race
Des Moines bureau reports Republican Rod Roberts and his wife Trish released their 2009 federal and Iowa tax data. They show combined income of 140367 with AGI 136488 and federal tax liability 21739 while state tax totals 4898.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Rod Roberts
Roberts
Trish
Carroll
The
Christian Evangelistic Mission
St. Anthony Foundation
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
Iowa
Come
Vander Plaats
Darla
Gazette News Tip Lines for Readers in Iowa
Call The Gazette News Tip Line for tips in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and statewide reports. Reachable numbers include (319) 398-8254 in Cedar Rapids (319) 339-3155 in Iowa City and 1 800 397 8212.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Eastern Iowa Public Safety Charges Reported
Public safety agencies and the county attorney's office in eastern Iowa report charges filed, noting that allegations are unproven until court resolution.
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Iowa
Multiple Iowa arrests listed for intoxication and assaults
Linn County and Cedar Rapids authorities report several arrests. Jacob J. Luchtenberg of Anamosa faces a second offense operating while intoxicated. Others include Earl Carter Jr for assault causing bodily injury, Michael W. Arterburn for assault on officers, Kyle M. Utley for assault, Pamela Ketelsen for meth precursor offenses, Arnoldo Lujan Jr for drug tax stamp violation and possession with intent to deliver.
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Earl Carter Jr
Seventh Ave
Kyle M. Utley
Fort Dodge
E. College St
Iowa City
Pamela K. Ketelsen
16Th St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Arnoldo Lujan Jr
16Th Ave
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Jacob J. Luchtenberg
Anamosa
Sawyer and
Drexler Roads
Johnson County
Michael W. Arterburn
Coral Ridge Ave
Coralville
Nancy Sickelka
Melissa Heinricy
Cedar Raps
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