U N backs Iraq sovereignty in new governance plan
The U N Security Council approved a resolution endorsing transfer of sovereignty to Iraq by end of June. The unanimous vote followed a Franco German compromise and gives Iraqi leaders control over some security forces and sensitive operations while not vetoing major U S led military actions.
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Iraqi bombings kill fifteen as forces free hostages
In Iraq car bombings kill 15 people while U S special forces extract four foreign hostages. Army Reserve Maj Chuck Larson Jr of Cedar Rapids leads his unit in humanitarian efforts amid the crisis.
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Army Reserve
Chuck Larson Jr
Cedar Rapids
Van Buren County Moves From Hand Counts To Ballot Scanners
Van Buren County Iowa will switch from hand counted paper ballots to optical scanners under the Help America Vote Act funding. Auditor Jon P. Finney says the change is mainly mechanical as voters will still mark ballots by hand, preserving the familiar voting style.
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Bud Domeyer
Petersburg
Theresa Hermsen
Dyersville
Ellen Domeyer
Gomer’s
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van Buren County
Finney
Iowa
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Linn, Johnson
Iowa to mark public debut of commemorative quarter
The Iowa commemorative quarter debuts September 3 with statewide events after Labor Day. The coin honors Arbor Day themed by Grant Wood and ties activities to school events. Iowa statehood date is December 28, 1846. Governor Vilsack's office coordinates the series rollout with Matt Paul as spokesman.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Matt Paul
Paul
Grant Wood
Incumbents Dominate Johnson and Linn County Primaries
In Linn County the two top Democrats were Lu Barron with 1 818 votes and Jim Houser with 1 787. In Johnson County Terrence Neuzil led with 5 055 and Pat Harney with 4 620 for three spots. Rod Sullivan narrowly beat Mike O'Donnell 3 189 to 3 057 for the third slot. No Republican opposition yet. Mary Lou Pazour hinted at a petition to reach the general ballot needing 250 signatures.
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Johnson County
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Terrence Neuzil
Pat Harney
Iowa City
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Sutliff
Iowa Department of Human Services
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Linn County
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Alburnett
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Marion
Linn County Races and Johnson County Chart Roundup
Election brief item noting Linn County races and Johnson County chart coverage on page 10A with the Eastern Iowa roundup and LOA Corridor listings. No results or candidate names provided in readable text.
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