Culver outlines bold stimulus plan for Iowa recovery
Iowa Governor Culver, a first term Democrat, proposes tapping emergency funds and a large bonding program to repair flood damage, aging infrastructure, and aid individuals and businesses. Transit rail and highway upgrades could be funded with federal stimulus, while disaster recovery tops the agenda as the legislature opens.
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Farmland Renters Value Land Ties in Iowa Survey
Iowa farmland owners and landlords show strong attachments and cautious conservation. Seventy eight percent of landlords keep tenants long term while 74 percent care about soil and water quality. The statewide survey of 1,262 farmers from 2,081 mailed in 2008 is by ISU Extension and related groups.
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Obama penny business at Apple Creek library
A plan to sell Obama pennies by pressing designs on elongated coins draws interest from Apple Creek and the local library. Benda says liberal Iowa City draws visitors. 716,400 people visited the library last year. The venture could benefit both parties and attract nationwide attention from collectors.
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Thieves Steal Bicycles From Carter Center
Two bicycles belonging to President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter were stolen from inside the Carter Center in Atlanta this month. Peter Wicker donated the bikes in 2007 after seeing the couple ride nearby Freedom Park.
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Burris to be seated as Illinois senator this week
Senate Democrats accepted Roland Burris as Barack Obama’s Senate successor after Burris provided valid appointment documents. Leaders Reid and Durbin said Burris will be seated with full rights and privileges unless Republicans object, ending the standoff that followed Blagojevich’s controversial appointment.
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