Quasqueton School Reborn as Apartment Complex
Quasqueton becomes home to a former East Buchanan school bought by Lee and Beverly Voelker. They remodel the two story building into seven two bedroom units, three one bedroom units and two efficiencies. The gym will be rented and a handicapped restroom added. Completion aimed for spring with full availability in three to four years.
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Quasqueton
East Buchanan
Lee
Beverly Voelker
Ryan
Manchester
Cincinnati
Iowa
Missouri Line
Voelkers
School House
Lee and
Orlan Love
the Gazette
Lee Voelker
Beverly
Wadena mansions and fortunes through a father's eccentric plan
The L shaped Herriman mansion built to house a large family and a dozen workers along the Volga River valley, once a symbol of a shrewd Indian agent entrepreneur, now sits deteriorating in the Wadena cemetery overlook. Historians note his lasting fortune from clever investments and a tombstone claim. The three story stone brick pine house is vacant for 30 years and crumbling in a downward spiral.
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Zupke
Herriman
Wadena
Volga River Valley
Iowa weighs tougher hiring rules for volunteer officers
A Des Moines AP report notes a statewide push to require medical exams, personality and psychological tests, written exams, and fitness assessments for new reserve police officers. Supporters argue standards boost public trust and shield departments from lawsuits. critics warn higher bars may curb recruitment and raise costs.
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DES Moines
Gene Ellis
DeWitt
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Douglas Coziahr
Pottawattamie County
Republicans resist tax hikes amid Iowa budget strains
Iowa GOP leaders say raising taxes is unlikely as the 2005 budget battle unfolds. Gov Vilsack warns revenues may fall short by 336 million for education health care and public safety, while Republicans insist tax increases would slow job growth and hit struggling families. The outcome hinges on the veto case and revenue projections.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Cratic
Tom ‘Vilsack
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Iowa
GOP
Senate
Stewart Iverson
Vilsack
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Newstrack
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Cedar Rapids
Doug Beach
GazetteCommunications.com
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Iowa State Reserve Law Officers Association
Sheriff's
Ellis
Arlen Ciechanowski
Law Enforcement Academy
Forest City
Douglas Book
Book’s
Travel
Pen Ais
Bae Cary Rt A
Twixt Town Rd
Iverson
Iowa Supreme Court
Insionline
House
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Stewart
R-Dows
Liichtsuever
Susan Wall
M.D. Tsai
Blairs Ferry Rd
Council St
Ariay
Custom
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