Iowa Senator Rodgers Resigns to Join Development Commission
Nor man Rodgers of Adel resigns as president pro tempore of the Iowa Senate to become legislative liaison for the Iowa Development Commission. Rodgers, a long time farmer and former supermarket owner, served in the Iowa House and Senate and will be replaced by a soon to be announced special election.
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Norman Rodgers
D-Adel
Iowa Senate
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Iowa Development Commission
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Commission
Jack Bailey
Adel
Iowa House
Terry Branstad
Plan to link business with Iowa schools
Des Moines AP report says The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and the Iowa Board of Public Instruction propose an education business partnership. It would solicit equipment and supplies donations from companies and distribute the goods to public schools and community colleges, potentially worth millions.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Iowa Board of Public Instruction
Parimutuel Harness Racing Set for What Cheer Weekend
What Cheer hosts its first parimutuel harness races at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds with drivers and horses from Cedar Rapids and Humboldt. Post times are 5 p m Friday and Saturday and 1 p m Sunday with admission 3 dollars, parking 1 dollar, and programs 1 dollar on grounds. The Iowa Harness Racing Association aims to build on Humboldt and Cedar Rapids success, expecting higher attendance and larger handle.
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Iowa Harness Racing Association
Des Moines
Keokuk County
Eastern
Iowa
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
What Cheer
Tammy Poore
Fair
U.S. Trotting Association
Keokuk County Fairgrounds
Iowa’ Harness Racing Association
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