Branstad to Push Transportation Efficiencies in Iowa
Iowa officials plan to advance a package aimed at freeing at least 50 million dollars for highways and bridges. Governor Branstad and Transportation Director Paul Trombino will outline savings during Transportation Day at the Capitol as lawmakers seek over 200 million dollars in additional annual revenue for critical needs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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State Capitol
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House Transportation Committee
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Trepkes
Paterno dies at 85 after football and family life
Joe Paterno, famed Penn State coach for nearly 50 years, died at 85 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. His passing followed a period of illness after he was dismissed by the Penn State board amid a child sex abuse scandal.
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Conflict of interest questions at Kum & Go vote in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city council faces its first major vote of the year on Kum & Go's proposal for a new Mount Vernon Road store. Scott Olson, a Cedar Rapids developer and new council member, has worked as a Kum & Go consultant for 2.5 years and will not vote or participate in discussions to avoid conflicts of interest. Neighbors oppose the store, and ethics rules complicate council discussion and decision.
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Edar Rapids
Rum & Go
Scott Olson
Cedar Rapids
Kum & Go
Mount Vernon Road
Memorial Drive
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Cedar Rapids Creates Unique City Ethics Board
Cedar Rapids residents approved a city charter change in 2005 to form a nine member part time Board of Ethics. The move aimed to strengthen ethics oversight within the city government.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Board of Ethics
Giffords to resign this week to focus on recovery
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords said in a Sunday video that she will resign from Congress this week to concentrate on her recovery after the Tucson shooting. She noted daily improvements and pledged to continue serving Arizona through her healing.
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Arizona
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Tucson
Ariz
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