Iowans nominate Richard Turner for U S attorney
Des Moines Iowa Republicans nominate Richard Turner for U S attorney in the southern district of Iowa alongside two U S marshal candidates Warren Stump of Altoona and James Jonker of Spencer. Turner, 53, former Iowa attorney general and state senator, would replace Roxanne Conlin in Des Moines.
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Iowa
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U.S
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Altoona
James Jonker
Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Senate
Jonker
Iowa State Patrol
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State Division of Criminal Investigation
Boys believed drowned near Missouri River bridge
Sioux City officials resumed river dragging for two 13 and 14 year olds feared drowned after drifting on a log with a barge. 15 year old Allen Russell survived and was treated then released from St Joseph's Hospital.
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Ed Campbell elected Iowa Midwest Caucus chair
Ed Campbell was chosen as chair of the 13 state Midwest Caucus of the Democratic National Committee and will serve on the 38 member DNC Executive Committee. He aims to rebuild the party in the region and will work with national chair Chuck Manatt and vice chair Lynn Cutler. Campbell fills the unexpired term of Charles Curry.
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UPI
Iowa
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Midwest
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Democratic National Executive Committee
Democratic Party
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Lynn Cutler
National Committee
Charles Curry
Missouri
Iowa rail plan sparks committee sparring amid funding debates
Iowa legislators probe rival rail plans as co chairs Harbor and Drake spar over state role. The State Transportation Commission backs a $300 million limited partnership to buy and repair track with bonds up to that amount funded by a rail fuel tax and leases, while Drake favors a $60 million bond cap financed by a 3 percent rail fuel tax. Opposition from railroads, including C and NW, cites constitutional issues and bidder concerns as testimony highlights clash over state action, competition, and potential spine line acquisitions.
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Indianola
Steve Roberts
William Gibbons
LeMars Woman Dies From Car Collision Injuries
An 82 year old LeMars resident Mildred Coons died from injuries after a car rolled into gear and struck her while she watered a garden. The incident occurred Tuesday. she underwent surgery in Sioux City and died Wednesday morning. Separately, a historical note recalls Henry VIII wed Catherine of Aragon in 1509.
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Mildred Coons
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