Governor Vilsack Travels Broad National Slate in 2005
The Gazette compares Gov. Tom Vilsack’s 2005 travel log with FOI documents, noting stops in Lambertville New Jersey Macon Georgia Wichita Kansas and New York City as he expands toward a possible 2008 presidential bid. The report highlights 23 states the District of Columbia and two foreign countries and cites public schedule disclosures versus staff calendars.
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Vilsack Reflects On Term Limit Choice Without Regrets
Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he has no regrets about choosing to limit himself to two four year terms in office. He points to the demands of policy work and public service as guiding his decision during the period.
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Twelve Miners Found Alive After Mine Explosion Near Talismanville
More than 41 hours after a coal mine blast near Talismanville, rescue teams located 12 of 13 trapped miners alive.
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Powerball winner in Iowa nets 54.8 million lump sum
Hugh Hawkins of Des Moines received a 54.8 million lump sum after winning the 113.2 million Powerball jackpot drawn December 14. He and his wife had filed for bankruptcy eight months earlier due to cash-flow problems from real estate work.
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City Council Embraces New Era in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids ushers in a new era as the nine member part time council convenes with city department heads and staff present. Rick Smith reports the chamber fills with family and friends of the new council as regular sessions begin without pomp.
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New City Council Chooses Acting City Manager and Auditor
The city council plans to name the city attorney as acting city manager and hire a former city auditor to guide the budget process. The change ends a near century old five member commission government and signals evolving city leadership.
Bankruptcy filings jump 43 percent in Iowa
Bankruptcy filings in Iowa surged 43.7 percent last year as anxious debtors reacted to new rules that took effect in October. The rise marked a fifth straight year of growth, with a sharp uptick in the weeks before the October 17 implementation date of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 provisions.
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Iowa
Bankruptcies Rise Then Fall In 2005 Report
The record shows 2005 bankruptcies at 18,629, up from 12,968 in 2004, a 437 percent increase. November and December saw a sharp drop described as unprecedented by Sean McAvoy, clerk of the U S Bankruptcy Court Northern District.
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