Jamaica Jam sales contest taps Iowa politics
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Republican Party launches a Jamaica Sun trip fundraiser. For $25 Victory Shares, participants earn $5 toward a five day Jamaica trip in January, with space for families and spouses based on sales volume. Redman says profits could reach hundreds of thousands if counties participate.
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Mary Elizabeth England Crowned Miss Iowa in Davenport
Mary Elizabeth England representing Scott County won the Miss Iowa title at the Davenport pageant finale held Saturday night.
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Davenport
Manchester man killed in Iowa City two car crash
Kirk Harbaugh twenty one of Manchester died in a two car collision on Dubuque Street near I 80 in Iowa City. Rory Buchmayer twenty one of Iowa City was treated and released after suffering cuts and bruises. Carrie Strub twenty, Iowa City, serious facial fractures. Kathy Strub eighteen, Iowa City, and Kevin Calcaterra twenty, Joliet Illinois, contusions and satisfactory condition. Harbaugh died from head and internal injuries after an illegal left turn.
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Unemployment benefits rise in Iowa to 133 a week
Job Service of Iowa announced the new maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be 133 starting July 2, up from 124. Director Colleen Shearer said the increase reflects regional wage trends and applies only to claims filed on or after July 2.
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Gasohol on sale Thursday in several Iowa towns
Gasohol blends of 90 percent unleaded gasoline and 10 percent grain alcohol will be sold for 90 days at Osage Oil Cooperative Osage Land O Lakes Fort Dodge and affiliates in Clarence Peterson and Cumberland. The Iowa Development Commission sponsors the project with ADM Corn Sweeteners supplying ethanol from Decatur Illinois. Tests claim improved mileage and cleaner burning with no engine modifications needed. Station prices are set from 64.9 to 69.9 cents per gallon with contact numbers provided for IDC information.
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America's Changing Black Leadership
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Officers elected by Hoover Association
West Branch Iowa officials re elected to lead the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association at its annual meeting Paul V Farrer of Pella and Donald E Johnson of West Branch were named chair and president respectively Other officers and executive members from across Iowa Connecticut New York and Pennsylvania are listed The Herbert Hoover Library Museum and Site near West Branch is noted as a federally administered historic complex born in 1874 president Hoover
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Pella
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Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids
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Richard C. Kautz
Muscatine
McCabe
Osberg
William B. Quarton
Rummells
Thomas T. Thalken
Iowa City
John B. Turner
Interstate 80
Blind council urges overhaul of Iowa Commission for the Blind
The Iowa Council of the Blind calls for reorganizing the Iowa Commission for the Blind to curb National Federation of the Blind influence. A 90 member body backed a campaign to oust leadership and back reform candidates, seeking a seven member board and new commitments from state leaders. Joseph Klostermann of Vinton was elected president and Noma Hochstatter of Des Moines became vice president.
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Vinton
Noma Hochstatter
Des Moines
Washington jobless rate falls in March
Washington city officials report the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for residents in March at 7.7 percent, down from 9.7 percent a year ago. They warn of slow job growth and persistent youth joblessness despite the decrease.
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