Injured soldier to return to duty
U S Army Capt Erick McFerran of Independence is expected to return to duty in a few days after surviving an April 9 helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan that killed four comrades. He was hospitalized at Bagram and helped stabilize others before evacuation.
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Ihe Gazette
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Independence
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University of Iowa
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Vander Plaats rules out independent bid in Iowa governor race
Vander Plaats said he will not run as an independent or third party if he does not secure the Republican nomination. He predicts victory over Branstad and Roberts in the June primary and aims to win in November, seeking a private-sector driven, smaller government agenda and a gradual phasing out of casinos and the state lottery.
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Des Moines
Johnston
GOP
Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa Public Television
Vander Plaats
Terry Branstad
Rod Roberts
R-Carroll
Loting
Chet Culver
van der Plaats
Culver Signs Bill Creating Iowa Conservation Fund
Gov. Chet Culver signed Senate File 2310 to create a constitutionally protected natural resources fund and a soil and water conservation account. The measure hinges on a future sales tax increase and a November ballot amendment, taking effect January 2011 if approved.
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DES Moines
Chet Culver
Iowa
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Senate
Natural Resources Trust Fund
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