Eastern Iowa rallies tie Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City the top three Democratic candidates Chet Culver Mike Blouin and Ed Fallon campaigned ahead of Tuesday's primary. Culver touted a 12 point lead Blouin predicted momentum and Fallon stressed support from previously inactive voters. Sal Mohamed was absent. The trio pledged to unite behind the winner for the November race against Republican Jim Nussle.
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Cedar Rapids Woman Injured Exiting Moving Vehicle
Lori Jo Dirks, 46, of Cedar Rapids was injured when she exited a moving car on the High way 30 eastbound off ramp onto C Street SW. Taken by ambulance to University Hospitals in Iowa City, her condition was not available last night. Linn County Sheriff's Office investigates the incident reported at 8 49 p m Friday.
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Vaudt Corrects Dix Whalen Feud in Iowa 1st Race
State Auditor David Vaudt rebuked Mike Whalen for attacking Bill Dix over the Dix budget proposal calling the claims inaccurate. Vaudt said he must correct the record when his office is misrepresented. The IAMAW endorsed Democrat Bruce Braley for Iowa 1st District over Republicans.
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Iowa football players promote area blood drive
Iowa City hosts DeGowin Blood Center drive kicking off May 31 with Iowa football players assisting 10 am to 3 pm at the US Hall of Fame Museum. Additional drives follow at Cedar Rapids U S Cellular Center Coralville Methodist Church Iowa Memorial Union Hawkeye Room and Benchmark Inc Cedar Rapids.
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