Iowa households grow larger amid tough economy
Census data show more Iowa households include six or more people and non relatives living together, with multigenerational and unmarried partners on the rise. Experts link rising household sizes to economic stress and shifts in marriage trends.
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Farewell to Roland Krekeler and Leonard Reyman
Dave Rasdal recalls friends reporter Roland Krekeler and accordionist Leonard Reyman who died last weekend. Krekeler, longtime Gazette journalist, knew courthouse rhythms and built precise stories. Reyman, bandleader and accordion founder, created the Iowa Accordion Band and kept music alive.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sherri Head
Marengo
Darlene Suchomel
Helen Swenka
Oxford
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Reyman
Regional Roundup Highlights Varied Iowa Updates
Dubuque County officials doubt federal aid for flood damage as 35 homes are destroyed or damaged, far below the 250 needed for relief. Elkader approves 75000 park grant for a bio retention site and trails, plus 780 for asbestos surveys in buyout homes. In Allison, Thomas Petersen from Greene is extradited to Iowa to face first-degree murder charges. A Dubuque lock and dam worker remains in serious but stable condition after a 30 foot fall. Tipton eyes a regional STEM education center with Kirkwood and UI to share labs and courses.
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Iowa Department of Public Safety
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Greene
Butler County
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Judy Petersen
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Wood Community College
University of Iowa
Tipton
Richard Grimoskas
Kirkwood
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Cedar County
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