Branstad Says He Learned From Mistakes Despite Dem Criticism
Former Iowa governor Terry Branstad rebuts Democratic claims that his current campaign contradicts his 16 years in office. He criticizes bonding and Road Use Tax fund use, notes past actions with state troopers, and argues Democrats have not learned lessons from past missteps. Kiernan accuses flip flops amid budget shifts and bond debates.
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de Garcente
Cedar Rapids
Terry Branstad
Chet Culver
Legislative Democrats
Branstad
Iowa Democratic Party
Iowa
Michael Kiernan
Kiernan
Sions
Metro North
Iowa State Patrol
Culver
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Curren House
Pat Murphy
D-Dubuque
Branstad open to Fong as running mate in Iowa race
Former Gov. Terry Branstad met Cedar Rapids businessman Christian Fong and said the 32 year old is worth considering as a running mate. Fong, who suspended his campaign in December, noted a wide ranging talk on the political landscape and economic development ideas Branstad sought.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Terry Branstad
Christian Fong
Branstad
Fong
Generation
Iowa
James.lynch
Gazcomm.com
J C man accused of drug sales in Iowa City
Iowa City police arrested Nathan C. Howard 36 of 2109 Western Rd on multiple drug charges for allegedly selling crack cocaine and fake heroin. An informant conducted three controlled purchases in September and October 2008. He faces three counts of delivery of heroin and one count of delivery of crack cocaine and is held on a 50 000 cash only bond.
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Rome We
Iowa City
Nathan C. Howard
Western Rd
Howard
Troy Kelsay
Iowa
Gazette Stock Snapshot Highlights Market Movements
The Gazette reports modest gains for major indices with tech shares leading the rise while energy and financials tread water. Traders cite easing inflation signals and cautious optimism ahead of corporate earnings season.
Recount sanctions Clark as Waterloo mayor winner
A three member recount board in Waterloo confirms Buck Clark will be the city’s next mayor after reviewing the December 1 runoff ballots. Official canvass by Black Hawk County shows Clark 4 304 to 4 254 over Steve Schmitt, with the recount adding five votes. Clark’s 55 vote margin goes to supervisors for certification, and he takes office before noon January 2 replacing Tim Hurley.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Buck Clark
Clark
Steve Schmitt
Black Hawk
Tim Hurley
Victor family gives HSV schools 1 million gift
Orville Bloethe 90 and Loanna Bloethe of Victor funnel nearly 1 million through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Eighty percent goes to the HSV school district, 20 percent may go to Iowa State University. Loanna, a former HSV teacher, died March 14.
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Victor
Orville
Loanna Bloethe
HSV
Orville Bloethe
Bloethes
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa State University
Hartwick
Ladora
Victor Bloethe
Loanna
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