Culver backs 750 million I Jobs bond plan in Iowa
Gov. Chet Culver touts a 750 million I Jobs plan to spur 21 000 jobs over three years using gaming proceeds. Mixed reactions from lawmakers focus on debt, tax implications, and funding for transport, water, and disaster projects with some support from legislative leaders.
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Des Moines
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Culver
Statehouse
Polk County
Iowa
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Iowa universities see rise in average student debt in 2008
A state report shows UI debt averaging 22 856 for 2007 08 graduates, ISU 30 732, UNI 24 176, with 61 72 78 percent of graduates carrying debt at the three institutions. The national figure was 19 237 in 03 04.
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Iné Gazelle
Iowa City
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Regent
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Vander Plaats criticizes Culver for lack of instinct
Iowa GOP hopeful Bob Vander Plaats says Culver exhibits poor instincts on issues like selling the Iowa Lottery and raising bottle deposit fees. He formed an exploratory committee for governor and aims to announce this summer, while defending growing statewide support from evangelical and party backers. Pete D Alesso countered with questions about Vander Plaats' electability and credibility.
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Ues Moines
Johnston
Sioux City
Bob Vander Plaats
Chet Culver
Vander Plaats
Iowa Public Television
Iowa Press
Culver
GOP
Jim Nussle
Pete D’alessandro
Chet Culver Committee
D'Alessandro
Iowa panel notes signs of slow recovery amid ongoing downturn
A Governor's Council of Economic Advisors panel in Des Moines reports glimmers of recovery as inventories bottom and consumer demand steadies. Iowa faces job losses that may peak in early 2010, but sectors like exports and farming help cushion the downturn. Leading indicators fell for nine months, with diesel use turning positive, suggesting no turnaround before mid-2010 at best.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors
University of Iowa Economics
John Geneke
UI Institute For Economic Research
Ann Wagner
Iowa Workforce Development
Wagner
Mike Lipsman
State Department of Revenue
Log of alleged offenses in Iowa City area
The Log lists accusations from public safety and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. Michael W. Harmon 22 of Iowa City and Derik J. Thomas 19 of Anamosa are identified with early morning locations in Iowa City.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Michael W. Harmon
Melrose Court
Iowa City
Melrose Avenue
University Heights
Derik J. Thomas
Anamosa
Dubuque Street
Foster Road
Theft charges tied to Cedar Rapids and Marion suspects
Linn County and Cedar Rapids residents Brandon Hanners and Jeremiah Harrison face second-degree theft and third-degree burglary after allegedly taking power tools and cash from Blahnik Construction. Other suspects include Jerry Brown charged with theft and possession of stolen Sears property. Multiple addresses in Marion, Cedar Rapids involved with stolen jewelry electronics and tools valued from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars. crimes span March 2008 to March 2009 with various properties listed.
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Mary Dr
Marion
Jeremiah T. Harrison
Ave
Blahnik Construction
50Th Ave. Dr
Jerry J. Brown
12Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Sears
First Ave
Cedar
Eighth Ave
Blairs Ferry Rd
Ream Auto Body
Ellis Blvd
Sixth Ave
Second Ave
Eighth St
16Th Ave
Obituary for Thomas D. Morehouse 1931 2009 Manchester
Thomas D. Morehouse 77 of Manchester died March 12 2009 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a brief illness He was born September 8 1931 in Masonville son of Max and Floy Morehouse He served in the U S Navy 1951 1955 He married Jacqueline Fuhrman February 1 1957 They farmed 41 years in Manchester and Masonville They moved to Manchester in 2000 He is survived by his wife daughter Shelly Samuelson and son Tim Morehouse two grandchildren and a sister Burial with military rites at Oakland Cemetery Manchester funeral Friday at Leonard Muller's Funeral Home in Manchester
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Tom” Morehouse
Manchester
University of Iowa
Iowa City
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Max and
Floy (Lee) Morehouse
Masonville
Lamont
Manchester High School
U.S. Navy
Jacqueline Fuhrman
Shelly
Tim
VFW
American Legion
Order of Eagles
Gail Morehouse
Joyce Hawker
Ruby Bowers
Leslie Morehouse
Helen Roberts
Jackie Morehouse
Denny) Samuelson
Marion
Jeannette) Morehouse
Holly Henderson
Ashley Morehouse
Leonard-Mullersh
Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
Jean Rabary
American Legion Post
Oakland Cemetery
Springville Services for Austin Conner Folken
Services for Austin Conner Folken held at 1 p m today at Springville United Methodist Church conducted by Rev John Keizer. Family greets friends an hour before the service. Burial is in Springville Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion.
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Austin Conner Folken
Springville United Methodist Church
John Keizer
Springville Cemetery
Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Marion
Regents plan dorm rate hikes across Iowa universities
Iowa City three Regent universities propose 2009 2010 residence hall increases from 2.5 to 4.6 percent. The University of Iowa seeks 4.2 percent to 7376 for double room with full board. Iowa State 4.6 percent to 7204. UNI 2.5 percent to 6960. Parking also eyed 2 to 5 percent at ISU and UNI. UI parking held pending flood recovery and economic factors.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
State Board of Regents
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