Blum honors Linn veterans with service award visit
Republican U.S. Rep. Rod Blum visited Freedom Foundation in Cedar Rapids to meet about veterans issues. He received the Freedom Foundation Veteran Service Award from Chuck Elias as part of a discussion on veteran care and budget priorities. The event highlighted delays at VA facilities and referenced ongoing debate plans ahead of the November election with opponent Monica Vernon.
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Vernon urges workforce training as congressional candidate tours Cedar Rapids center
Monica Vernon visited the Iron Workers Local 89 apprentice training center in southwest Cedar Rapids to stress workforce development and high skill jobs. Journeyman iron workers described starting pay at $17.15 with benefits. supervisors can earn six figures. The three year program began in 1965 and includes classwork plus paid work. Nineteen students start soon. statewide apprentice funding has increased with Iowa’s expanded support.
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Kennedy High student injured after car strike near school
A 15 year old Kennedy High School student was seriously injured Thursday morning when struck by a car near a construction zone west of Weing Road. Police say she was crossing 42nd Street not in a crosswalk. she was hospitalized then transferred for care. The driver was uninjured and not charged. the crash remains under investigation.
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Emily Schriock to speak at Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Des Moines
Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock will join Progress Iowa's Corn Feed at Simon Estes Amphitheater Des Moines from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. She will share the stage with endorsees Patty Judge and Monica Vernon as the event offers corn and live music. MoveOn.org endorses Patty Judge in her Senate race against Chuck Grassley, with 95 percent of Iowa members voting yes.
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