Iowa corn harvest behind schedule due to long winter and rains
Three weeks behind all year describes Iowa farmers as severe winter storms delayed field prep and spring rains left fields soggy. Terry Trenkamp of Gringer's Ag in Iowa City notes the widespread impact, with harvests reaching late into the year and Thanksgiving timing once common decades ago.
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Terry Trenkamp
Gringer’s Ag
Iowa City
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Finalist for Cedar Rapids top school post named
The Cedar Rapids school board announced the finalist for its next superintendent, one of three candidates from the last search. David Benson, superintendent of St. Louis Ladue since 2004, was identified as the finalist at the board meeting, with the education executive noting Benson’s prior rejection by the district.
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Public forum for Cedar Rapids superintendent finalist Benson
A public forum with Cedar Rapids school district finalist David Benson runs 5 to 6 30 p m Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel 1200 Collins Rd NE ing He would replace retiring Superintendent Dave Markward next summer The 2004 finalists were Markward Benson and Paula Vincent I don t exactly know Benson page ga
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David Benson
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Collins Rd
Automakers Bailout Plan Heads to White House Review
Democrats and the White House near agreement on a 15 billion dollar automaker bailout with a car czar to oversee industry reform. The plan would rush short term loans to Detroit's Big Three and require structural changes to survive. The Bush administration gave a cautious initial response as talks continued.
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Foreclosure relief unlikely until Obama takes office
Negotiators labored into the night to resolve differences over a bill to aid automakers. Dana Perino, White House press secretary, said progress has been made and that the administration will continue to work with lawmakers to develop legislation for long-term viability.
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Dana Perino
White House
The Floods of 2008 Corridor Residents Rate FEMA
Cedar Rapids residents in the Floods of 2008 give generally satisfactory marks to FEMA for rapid help with repairs and housing. Tom Sass of Iowa City praises quick response and interaction, while LSU's Tom Anderson notes varied results across individual assistance, housing aid, and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Tom Sass
Iowa City
Sass
Eastmoor
FEMA
Tom Anderson
Louisiana State University
Disaster Management Institute
Six flood victims assess FEMA help after June flood
Eastern towns resident flood survivors recount experiences with FEMA relief after the June disaster. Victims from multiple communities describe waiting times, aid decisions, and ongoing needs while federal assistance faces scrutiny and calls for faster responses.
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