Larson seeks Cedar Rapids mayor with prayer and smoke-free aim
Cedar Rapids candidate P T Larson announces ninth straight bid for City Hall with goals to restore invocations by religious leaders at meetings and implement smoke-free restaurant policy. He notes decades as anti-smoking crusader, and that he first filed papers for this year’s race. He is 44 and works as a telephone operator with wife Marilyn at 1639 Park Towne Ct NE.
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P.T. Larson
Larson
Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Marilyn
Park Towne
Candidates File Petitions for City Council Roles Ahead of Deadline
The city faces a 5 p.m. deadline today as candidates file petitions for Streets Commissioner Bob Feiereisen Terry Himes. Parks Commissioner Gary Craig Wade Wagner. Public Safety Commissioner Alan B David Zahn. If a race has more than two candidates a primary is set for Oct. 9 with the general election on Nov. 6.
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Bob Feiereisen
Williams Blvd
Terry Himes
Gary Craig
Johnson Ave
City Memorial Coliseum
Wade Wagner
Pinehurst Dr
Kgan-Tv Farm
P Safety
Alan B
Old Orchard
David Zahn
Idledale Rd
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community School Board Forum Tonight
The League of Women Voters will sponsor a Cedar Rapids Marion forum for the school board with 7 to 8 30 p m in the Education Service Center boardroom 346 Second Ave SW. Candidates Richard Bradford for director at large Dennis Kral and Brian Weaver for district 4 will speak and answer audience questions. Phone in questions 7 to 8 15 p m 398 2331. Televised live on cable 17 AT T and 13 McLeod. Election September 11.
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Cedar Rapids/Marion League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Education Service Center
Second Ave
Richard Bradford
Dennis Kral
Brian Weaver
At&t
McLeod
Central City Park Adds 21 Campsites at Pinicon Ridge
Linn County Conservation reports expansion of the Flying Squirrel camping area at Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City. The 21 new sites are ready for Labor Day weekend campers, with updated availability info via the conservation department at 892-6450.
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Pinicon Ridge Park
Central City
Linn County
Dan Biechler
Linn County Conservation Department
Marshalltown Woman’s Death Investigated as Homicide
A 72 year old woman was found dead in her home by neighbors shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities say the case is being treated as a homicide but have released no details on the cause of death or the victim’s name.
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Gazette
Ethanol expansion could boost Iowa economy and jobs
A study by Iowa State University economists finds 15 planned ethanol plants in Iowa could add 976 jobs and about 156 million dollars in state economic activity. The report notes $75 million to corn farmers and $81 million in statewide activity, with risks from overproduction and regulatory changes.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
WEST
Des Moines
Iowa
Dan Otto
Iowa State University
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa ethanol expansion boosts jobs and farm income
Iowa State University economists report fifteen new ethanol plants planned in Iowa, lifting total production to over 3 billion gallons. The effort is expected to create 976 jobs, add 81 million dollars in economic activity, and raise farmers income by 75 million. Government revenues rise about 8.5 million. A 20 cent per bushel premium may reach nearby corn growers.
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Otto
United States
California
U.S. States
Iowa
Chamber backs Highway 100 extension plan in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council and the Chamber of Commerce unanimously support extending Highway 100 from Edgewood Road to Highway 30. They will send a letter to the Iowa DOT as a public hearing nears on Sept 12. Chamber president Ron Corbett stresses a quality road system is vital for the metro’s growth and jobs. Mayoral candidate Jon Volz and streets commissioner candidate Bob Feiereisen questioned impacts on homes to be condemned.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Ron Corbett
Chamber
Corbett
Forum urges more women to run for Iowa office
Marion Senator Mary Lundby told about 65 women at a Women in Public Policy forum in Cedar Rapids that she hopes to live to see a majority of women in the Legislature. WIPP and supporters push for more female candidates as districts expand in 2002.
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James Q. Lynch
Cedar Rapids
Mary Lundby
Iowa
Marion Lawmaker
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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