Iowa GOP backs Iraq policy for now
Washington report notes Iowa Republicans Steve King and Chuck Grassley backing the president as Senate Republicans shift from Bush amid debate over a Petraeus report due September 15. The House and Senate clash over timetables for troop withdrawal while Democrats push a deadline in a politically charged fight.
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Pomerantz resigns from UI College of Public Health fund-raising committee
Marvin Pomerantz, longtime UI donor and chair of the capital campaign for the College of Public Health, has resigned citing displeasure with the dean’s interpretation of a naming gift from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The fund drive targets nearly 45 million for a new building, with private gifts needed to meet a 6 million goal after 38.7 million in public commitments.
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Central City Linn County Fair attracts larger crowds
Linn County Fair president Bill Sloan notes strong turnout despite no official total. Tractor pull and demolition derby sold out for the first time, about 900 attended the draft horse pull, and just over 500 watched harness racing. New events and country and Christian concerts added but were not profitable. organizers aim to improve next year.
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Sloan notes fair drew attendees despite light crowds
Sloan said next week's dance drew more visitors to the Central City fair than expected and that the event might lure locals to explore the fair's attractions. He added progress is steady yet takes time to establish, citing the Bill Riley Talent Show as a notable draw.
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Lady Bird Johnson dies at 94 in Austin Texas
Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson died at age 94 in her Austin home after a period of illness. A family spokeswoman said she passed away around 4 18 p.m. Iowa time, surrounded by family and friends. The Texas rancher’s daughter, famed for conservation work and supporting Lyndon B. Johnson’s political career, spent 34 years in Washington and endured a stroke in 2002.
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