Fun at the Fair Johnson County Fair Continues Through Wednesday
Johnson County Fair activities linger as the event continues through Wednesday with exhibits rides games and family entertainment drawing local residents to the grounds. Organizers urge visitors to check schedules and enjoy the midway attractions and agricultural displays this week.
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Olivia Hochstetler
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Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Staunch education advocate Lew Finch dies at 87
Lew Finch, longtime Cedar Rapids school district leader and former superintendent from 1994 to 2004, died July 16 at age 87. He helped pass the last district bond approved by voters and faced budget cuts and staffing reductions while stressing principled leadership over popularity.
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Lew Finch
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the Gazette
America
Sprague to lead Marion Police
Jeremy Sprague, a 46 year old veteran officer and peer support advocate, will head the Marion Police Department overseeing 48 sworn officers 10 dispatchers and six civilians after a multimonth search to replace retiring Chief Mike Kitsmiller. He previously led Des Moines Police Department operations including an $85 million budget and holds public administration and emergency management degrees.
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Marion
Jeremy Sprague
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Mike Kitsmiller
Cedar Rapids nonprofit founder seeks Congress seat
Clint Tweet-Ball, a Cedar Rapids pastor's son, founded a Matthew 25 nonprofit with his brother in 2006 and now aims to unseat Rep. Hinson in the upcoming congressional race. The Des Moines Gazette reports on his Iowa roots and leadership background.
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Clint Tweet-Ball
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