Grassley to travel Africa with religion and politics mix
Senator Charles Grassley and his wife will visit Nigeria Sierra Leone Somalia and Kenya under Fellowship House sponsorship from Aug 24 to Sept 8. He will meet religious and political leaders attend a Christian conference in Nigeria and visit refugee camps in Ethiopia. The trip blends faith diplomacy and political dialogue with leaders from diverse nations.
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David Lynch Gazette
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Charles Grassley
Iowa
Moscow
Africa
Grassley
Fellowship House
Barbara
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Kenya
Grassleys
Beverly Hubble
Daniel Arap Moi
England
Elizabeth
King George
Nairobi
Hubble
Jepsen Reflects on Iowa Senate Service and Campaigns
The 54 year old Iowa senator Jepsen, discussing party alignment with Grassley and media, notes frequent but not constant agreement with Chuck Grassley. He describes long work hours and a focus on service, recalling his rise from lieutenant governor to senator and his maturation in five years in Des Moines.
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Chuck
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Grassley
Jepsen
Senate
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Jepsen Eyes 1980 Iowa Senate Campaign
Roger Jepsen discusses his Senate bid, his alignment with Ronald Reagan, and the advantages of incumbency. He warns of a tough race with a well funded challenger, notes strong GOP backing, and asserts his voting record aligns with Iowa values amid national opposition.
Steam engine stops in East Iowa for Puffer Billy Days
The former Chicago and North Western steam locomotive 1385, now owned by the Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society, will tour eastern Iowa on Sept. 8 and 9 with state stops including Cedar Rapids DeWitt Wheatland Clarence Mechanicsville Mount Vernon Otis Norway Belle Plaine Tama Marshalltown State Center Nevada Ames and Boone. The engine arrives in Boone Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m. and will offer rides on Sept. 10 over the Kate Shelley High Bridge with tickets sold through the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Information at (515) 432-3342.
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Chicago and North Western
Iowa
Boone
Mid- Continent Railway Historical Society of
North Freedom
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Cedar Rapids
Beverly Yard
Terry Branstad
DeWitt
Wheatland
Clarence
Mechanicsville
Mount Vernon
Otis
Norway
Belle Plaine
Tama
Marshalltown
State Center
Nevada
Ames
Kate Shelley High Bridge
Chamber of Commerce
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Iowa Street
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Ette
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Dexter
Westdale
Lindale
Sycamore
Iowa City
Renee
Hanna
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