Stoner Declares Senate Bid Against Culver in Iowa
Des Moines businessman Tom Stoner, 44, ally of Gov. Robert Ray, announced to run for U.S. Senate seat held by John Culver. He criticizes Culver’s indifference on agriculture energy inflation and foreign affairs, contrasts his own plans, and notes his diverse business background including Stoner Broadcasting and real estate. Stoner cites a need for Iowa voices to lead and listen.
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U.S
John Culver
Iowa
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Culver
Stoner
Robert Ray
Charles Grassley
America
Congress
Stoner Broadcasting
Cedar Rapids
Ray signs new mortgages and eldercare plan in Iowa
Gov. Robert D. Ray signed a law allowing graduated payment, variable rate and reverse annuity mortgages to aid home buyers amid inflation. He approved $800,000 for eldercare programs, funding for chores day care home repairs and ramps, but vetoed rural development and security funds at Terrace Hill. He also signed measures on undercover agents liability, health facility certificates of need changes, jail standards, and various state funding bills.
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Department of Social Services
Commission On Aging
Ray
Terrace Hill
Senate
Iowa
Commissioner of Health
Division of
Adult Corrections
Iowa Security
Department of Social Service
IPERS
Department of Agriculture, Conservation Commission
Development Commission
Energy Policy Council
Department of Environmental Quality
Geological Survey
Department of Soil Conservation, Natural Resources Council
State Fair Board
Democrats propose energy measures in Iowa
Des Moines Democrats unveiled a set of energy proposals from a two day task force. They urged banning tank-topping and allowing brand-name gasoline dealers to source supplies freely. They also called for expanding home insulation programs for low income households and a study on fuel set-aside distribution. The recommendations head to the Legislative Council this week.
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Des Moines
Legislative Democrats
Legislative Council
Truckers and police wait on strike aftermath in Sioux City region
Sioux City police and truckers linger in a wait‑and‑see mood after a weekend of violence linked to a strike. Arson suspects Gary Shatto and Micheal Luckel were booked in an incident at Sioux City Motor Express. A woman trucker waved a gun at Sioux Harbor Truck Stop staff when denied diesel. Sheriff Stock probes windshield damage in Hinton and paint spray in Ovens.
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Martin
Drummond Oil Co
Sioux City Motor Express Inc
Gary Shatto
South Sioux City
Neb
Micheal Luckel
Anthon
Jim West
Sioux City Motor Express
Sioux Harbor
Plymouth County
Sheriff's Department
Dave Stock
Round Lake
Minn
Weekend Iowa traffic toll rises with multiple crashes
Roy Sorden, 19, of Webster killed when his jeep collided with a car driven by William Bringman, 29, of Sigourney on Highway 149 west of South English. Bringman survived with injuries and was hospitalized in Iowa City. Funeral for Sorden set for Tuesday. Also, a Des Moines motorcyclist, 18, died after a high speed chase ended in a crash. Police reported speeds of 65 to 70 mph, a red light violation, and injuries to others with no charges filed yet. Additional fatalities occurred in Des Moines, Bellevue, and Springville from crashes involving motorcycles, cars, and a truck, with drunk driving suspected in at least one case.
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William Bringman
Sigourney
South English
Bringman
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Iowa City
Sorden
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Iowa
Des Moines
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Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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Janet Ann Klemme
Aplington
Jeff Specht
Cedar Rapids
Lee James
Knoxville
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Broadlawns Medical Center
William Link
Melvin Wixom
Fairfield
Nicky Holt
Jefferson County Hospital
Benedict Ernst
Bellevue
Ernst
Anthony Homis
Dubuque
Homis
Monticello
Bela Robinson
Springville
Paul Gassman
Robinson
Alta
Frank Rodriguez
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Rick Kissell
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