Culver Inauguration Signals Iowa's Past and Future
Governor elect Culver plans to discuss Iowa history from Chief Black Hawk to Norman Borlaug and outline a future energy push with a $100 million Iowa power fund at his Wells Fargo Arena inauguration. Lt. Gov Judge and dignitaries will attend. Gronstal and Rants welcome bipartisan tone.
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Inauguration Day Events Set for Des Moines Venues
Multiple events including a Taste of Iowa Lunch at HyVee Hall and an Open House at the State Capitol run through today in Des Moines. Wells Fargo Arena hosts an Inauguration to 14 p.m while the Inaugural Ball fills the Varied Industries Building. IPTV and KCRG offer live coverage with updates on Gazette Online.
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First Ride of Iowa Train Connects Des Moines to Iowa City
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe passenger train operated with the Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers carried riders from Des Moines to Iowa City on Thursday. It made stops in Newton Grinnell and Marengo to pick up passengers for inaugural events at Old Capitol and Hancher Auditorium and for general sightseeing. Des Moines resident Zachary Bates-Henry said he enjoys sharing his reasons for riding while Libby Kyte of West Des Moines planned a visit to Old Capitol. Libby, a University of Iowa graduate who returned after Old Capitol burned in 2001, rode the train to see the landmark site.
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Linda Alexander previews Inaugural Special ride in Saturday Gazette
Linda Alexander plans a column on her trip aboard the Inaugural Special with Sue Dvorsky a Towa City teacher and state Sen. Bob Dvorsky's spouse among locals who had limited train experience. Contacts include (219) 399-5956 or linda.alexander gazettecommunications.
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Inauguration of Iowa's 40th Governor Culver under way
The Des Moines ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at Wells Fargo Arena with Culver and Lt. Gov elect Patty Judge in attendance. Festivities included a noon luncheon in Sioux City and a stop in Iowa City at Old Capitol Museum to honor the site’s historic role. Cultural events followed at Hancher featuring the One Iowa Gala with performances by Al Green and local acts.
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City helicopters backers face $605k next year amid stalled regional revival
Budget talks leave copter program alive only as a regional prospect costing about $604,986 for next year. Five police pilots and a commander may return to patrol duties, while three copter mechanics lose jobs. Fire Chief Havlik cites hospital air ambulance commitments and asset disposal as delays. Council splits 1-25 on recommendations. Greene Square meals program debates continue.
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Bush vows veto of Medicare drug price reform bill
President Bush pledged to veto a Democratic bill that would force government negotiation with drug companies for Medicare drug prices. The House planned to vote on the measure, a Democratic priority, while arguments cited competition versus access and costs to taxpayers and beneficiaries.
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Johnson leaves intensive care after brain hemorrhage
Sen Tim Johnson moved out of intensive care nearly a month after a brain bleed in December. Doctors say MRI shows speech centers spared and he is starting to say words.
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Explosion prompts cordon at U.S. Embassy Athens
Greek police sealed streets around the U.S. Embassy in Athens after an explosion was heard inside the building, with state media citing witnesses. Authorities investigated the incident as an emergency security event in the capital.
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Argentine judge orders arrest of Isabel Peron
A Buenos Aires judge ordered the arrest of former President Isabel Peron for questioning over alleged links to a right wing death squad before the 1976 coup. She is wanted in connection with three decrees calling the armed forces to crack down on subversive elements. Peron resides in Spain.
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