Branstad withdraws offer of refugees post from Shearer
Gov. Branstad says it is unlikely he would consider Colleen Shearer for the refugee center director post after firing her from Job Service Iowa. He cites prolonged indecision and a need for a full-time hands-on director, with a replacement not yet named and a plan to split duties to improve agency operations.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette Des Hoines Bureau
Des Moines
Colleen Shearer
Terry Branstad
Shearer
Branstad
State Department
Kading Named Group Manager at Iowa Development Commission
Linda King Kading is appointed group manager of government and internal affairs at the Iowa Development Commission. Director Jack Bailey will overhaul the agency and Kading will handle financial and administrative management plus liaison with state agencies and the Legislature. She replaces John Butterfield, fired last month. Kading, a former administrator for Majority Leader Lowell Norland, previously held roles at the Iowa State Commerce Commission and is Urbandale native and 1980 University of Iowa graduate.
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Des Moines
Linda King Kading
Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Jack Bailey
Kading
John Butterfield
Lowell Norland
Iowa House of Representatives
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Tauke to hold nine town meetings in Eastern Iowa
U S Representative Tom Tauke of Iowa plans nine town meetings in January across Buchanan Clayton Allamakee Linn Dubuque Clinton and Cedar counties. Events run from January 7 to January 21 with locations in Independence Strawberry Point Elkader Monona Waukon Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton Tipton and more.
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Tauke
Iowa
Dubuque
U.S
Tom Tauke
Buchanan County
Independence
Clayton County
Strawberry Point
Elkader Opera House
Monona
Allamakee County
Waukon
Linn County
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque County
Blades
University of Dubuque
Clinton County
Clinton City
Cedar County
Tipton
Grassley Dinner to Honor 25 Years of Public Service
A testimonial dinner for Sen. Charles Grassley will be held January 20 at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines. Former Gov. Robert D. Ray will emcee with Sen. Roger Jepsen as speaker. Tickets cost 50 dollars. reservations by mail or phone.
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Charles Grassley
Iowa
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
Robert D. Ray
Roger Jepsen
Grassley
U.S. House
U.S. Senate
P.O
Poweshiek County Reports First Fatal Traffic Crash in 383 Days
An Iowa City man, Marc Flockhart, died at University of Iowa Hospitals after injuries from a December 27 crash when his car hit a semi near Grinnell. His wife and 12 year old daughter were treated and released. The county had 383 days without a traffic fatality.
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Grinnell (Ap
Poweshiek County
Iowa City
Marc Flockhart
University of Iowa
Grinnell
Flockhart
Senators seek clarity on firings at Iowa job services
Iowa lawmakers plan Senate panels to probe firings at the Iowa Development Commission and Job Service of Iowa after Gov. Branstad dismissed director Colleen Shearer. Senate Majority Leader Lowell Jenkins says there is labeling of fogginess and aims to clear the air, with confirmation hearings for Jack Bailey at the development agency likely to become a focal point.
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DES Moines
Senate
Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Iowa Development Commission
Terry Branstad
Colleen Shearer
Job Service of Iowa
Jenkins
Junkins
Branstad
Jack Bailey
Heac
FBI Probes Vinton Bank Loss Involving Former Assistant Cashier
The FBI and U S Attorney in Cedar Rapids investigate a missing funds case at the State Bank of Vinton centering on Rosemary Boisen who resigned recently. The inquiry seeks a small amount of money and will extend several weeks.
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Vinton
State Bank of
Rosemary Boisen
the Gazette
FBI
U.S. Attorney's Office
Cedar Rapids
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