GOP convention tests Iowa party unity after bruising primary
Top Iowa Republicans expect a unified path to the fall race between Terry Branstad and Chet Culver despite intraparty rifts. About 2,000 delegates gather for the GOP convention as Vander Plaats supporters push for a show of strength while Branstad allies push to heal divisions before Labor Day. GOP strategists warn the faction loyal to Vander Plaats could hinder post primary unity but predict the party will rally behind its chosen candidate.
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Veterans Affairs to Open 8500-Square-Foot Clinic in Decorah
The Department of Veterans Affairs will lease 8500 square feet in Centrum Plaza for a new outpatient clinic in Decorah, staffing it with VA personnel to offer primary care mental health and some specialty services to Northeast Iowa veterans. Remodeling is underway with delays noted by owner Scott Farrer who still aims to open True Value hardware in the same building.
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Newton
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Westgate man accused of hacking student e mail
Fayette County deputies charged 28 year old Jonathan R Steinbronn with third degree harassment theft by unauthorized computer access and unauthorized computer access for allegedly accessing a University of Iowa student email and sending explicit photos to the student's parents He also altered passwords on Yahoo MySpace and Facebook accounts and a search warrant recovered computer evidence at his Westgate residence.
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Branstad to Name Running Mate on Iowa Tour
Terry Branstad plans a statewide tour to announce his choice for running mate with a 4 p.m. stop at Landmark Aviation in Cedar Rapids. Delegates at Des Moines will ratify the GOP lieutenant governor pick ahead of the November election against Gov. Chet Culver and Patty Judge.
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Spillville moves to convert former mill into park
Spillville directs mayor to start proceedings to obtain the former Spillville Mill property from Cyril Klimesh of Oregon. The Klimesh family may donate the site for public use with the mill dismantled and materials reused for a park entrance sign, park signage, picnic shelters, and stone for residents.
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Kalona to cover $442000 shortfall in downtown revitalization plan
Kalona City Council will finance a $442000 gap in the $2.8 million downtown revitalization project using interim funds tied to a $1 million Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant paid over five years. Funding will come from the general fund road use tax local option tax TIF and state and county sources. no property tax impact expected amid talks of a possible five year storm sewer service fee. ALBURNETT Boil order issued after water main break. DNR to test samples today and tomorrow before lifting order.
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Vision Iowa
Ryan Schlabaugh
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