Iowa Guard mobilizes 170 more for Iraq Afghanistan duty
About 170 Iowa National Guard soldiers from Cedar Rapids and Sheldon mobilized for federal active duty with the 2168th Transportation Company. The unit, moving equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan, is set for 15 to 18 months, with roughly 12 in the Central Command Theater. several volunteers from prior deployments expect to return.
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Dick Hogan
the Gazette
Iowa National Guard
Cedar Rapids
Sheldon
Iraq
Afghanistan
2168Th Transportation Company
Greg Hapgood
Iowa Guard
2168Th
Department of Defense
Central Command
Fort Benning
Alabama Transport
Hapgood
Iowa
Kosovo
Iowa National Guard calls for soldiers to contact Gazette
The Gazette seeks Iowa National Guard 2168th Transportation Company members and volunteers returning to Iraq. Call Dick Hogan at 319 398 8255 or 1 800 397 8212 or email dick.hogan gazettecommunications.com with contact details.
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Gazette
Iraq
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Cedar Rapids eyes two to three new fire stations
Public safety officials urge two, possibly three, 1.5 million dollar fire stations to improve west side response times. Plans consider a north of Wiley Boulevard site and a southwest site near Williams Boulevard and Highway 30. No staff increases planned. funding via bond or local option tax discussed with Linn County school districts.
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James Q. Lynch
Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
West Side
Steve Havlik
David Zahn
Linn County
Havlck
O Avenue NW
Wiley Boulevard
Williams Boulevard
Highway 30
Edwards visit to Des Moines on Wednesday
Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards will speak at a midday event from the west steps of the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines. Gates open at 11 45 a.m. and tickets are available online.
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Des Moines
Johnberry.com
Iowa
Iowa Capitol
Election Notes Ice Cream Social in Cedar Rapids
State Rep. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids hosts an ice cream social at Bever Park pavilion in southeast Cedar Rapids from 6 30 to 8 p m today. He invites constituents to meet the Democrat and discuss issues in a casual setting.
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Hogg
Bever Park
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Bever Park Pavilion
Free Event Open to the Public
The event is free and open to the public, inviting attendees from the community to join without an admission fee. No RSVP required, and all ages are welcome to participate and observe.
Iowa Lottery tests first electronic scratch-off game in Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa will test the battery powered $20 Quarter Play card offering 80 plays and a guaranteed $5 prize with potential winnings up to $300. Each point is worth 25 cents and winnings redeemable at lottery retailers or regional offices.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Lottery
Mary Neubauer
Dubuque
Neubauer
Scientific Games Ventures
Iowa Lottery
Iowa Lottery Board
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