Sebelius says veep speculation is an out-of-body experience
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius reacts to being mentioned as a potential running mate for Barack Obama. She says she will work hard for the ticket while focusing on her duties as governor. Sebelius notes Kansas Democrats and moderates in the Republican Party could align with her, and she jokes about Tim Kaine locally.
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Culver honors Eagle Grove Scout at state ceremony
Gov Chet Culver honored 14 year old Aaron Eiferts from Eagle Grove killed in June when a tornado hit a Boy Scout camp. He designated Feb 24 as Aaron Eilerts day of service and giving and announced scholarships will permanently recognize the boy. Also presented a plaque for display at Robert Blue Middle School as 20 Robert D. Blue Scholarships recipients attended.
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Exchange students cross paths in Centerville
Juliana Bunnell and Theera Jay Keeree met at the Drake Public Library as they prepare to swap homes for a year under the Rotary Youth Exchange. Keeree, from Bangkok, will attend Centerville High School and live with Dr. Tom Johnson in Mystic, while Bunnell will live in Lopburi with multiple host families and turn 17 this week.
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Iowa Fire Deaths Reach 30 This Year in Iowa Homes
The State Fire Marshal reports 30 Iowa fire deaths this year, matching total for 2007, with many victims in homes lacking working smoke detectors. A toddler died in a De Soto mobile home fire on Wednesday.
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Moville teen pleads guilty to cell phone harassment
Nineteen year old Andrew Dougherty of Moville pleaded guilty to three counts of third degree harassment for sending obscene material to a minor via his cell phone. He received 20 days in jail and two years probation. Woodbury County Attorney P J Jennings called for caution with information shared online or by phone.
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Washington Woman Kathryn Gugel, 76, dies after brief illness
Kathryn Ellen Gugel of Washington, age 76, died August 21, 2008 at home after a brief cancer illness. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastors Herb Yoder and Grant Nebel officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery near Wayland. Friends may call today afternoon at the funeral home, with a 6 to 8 p.m. family greeting. Survivors include husband Ezra. four children Cynthia Friedt Worland Wyoming John Gugel Alta Larry Gugel Wayland and Carol Elliott San Diego California. sister Darlene Roth Grand Island Nebraska.
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West Branch Woman Pamela Scharff Dies After Brief Illness
Pamela G. Scharff 50 of West Branch died Thursday after a brief illness. Arrangements are pending with Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch.
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Obituary: Selma Kathryn Dietiker 95 of Cascade
Selma Kathryn Dietiker 95, of Cascade, formerly Onslow, died Aug 17 2008 after aging complications. Celebration of Life 10:30 a m at Onslow Presbyterian Church. Burial North Madison Cemetery Center Junction. Survived by three daughters, one son, eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Memorials preferred.
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Solon Woman Marcella Netolicky 92 Dies in Cedar Rapids Area
Marcella Angela Netolicky of Solon died Aug 21 2008 at St. Luke's Living Center West Cedar Rapids A memorial Mass is Sept 20 at St Bernardettes West Branch inurnment at Oakland Cemetery Solon Brosh Chapel Solon in charge Born April 9 1916 in Johnson County she was a nurse and farmer married Maxwell Leroy Netolicky in 1948 survived by children John Solon Joseph Olin Jane Cedar Rapids Mary Jo Solon seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and several relatives Memorials may go to the family Online condolences at broshchapel com.
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Richard) Pike
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Eric) Paulsen
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Gene) Compton
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Donald) Johnson
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Leonard Sabo, 93, West Union dies in Iowa
Leonard Sabo of West Union aged 93 died Aug. 20 2008 at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids from complications of age. Services set for 10 30 a m Saturday at Burnham Wood Funeral Home West Union with calling one half hour prior. Burial at West Union Cemetery. Survived by stepdaughter Dolores Tope of Marion and stepson Edward Mabb of Ferryville Wisconsin.
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Clyde Gardner 71 Osage Beach former Albia resident dies
Clyde E. Gardner, 71, of Osage Beach Missouri and formerly Albia Iowa, died August 13 2008 in Corpus Christi Texas. Memorial services will be held later. Survived by two daughters Carrie Gonzalez and Jenny Smith, two brothers Ray Gardner and Walter Gardner Jr, and sister Dalene Bateman. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Mildred Gardner. Gardner was senior vice president for American Funds before retirement.
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Roman) Gonzalez
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