Branstad condemns aide remark about Grassley death
Gov. Terry Branstad denounces Ed Rollins for reportedly saying he hoped Sen. Charles Grassley would die. He calls the remark uncalled for and urges an apology while avoiding taking sides in the dispute over records tied to an investigation of military contractor fraud.
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Judy Daubenmie
Suzette Des Moines
Des Moines
White House
Charles Grassley
Alowa
Terry Branstad
Ed Rollins
Reagan
Winterset
Branstad
Sen
Grassley
Rollins
Reagan Rollins
William French Smith
Congress
Parishioners raise funds to aid farmers planting crops
St. Mary's Church in Iowa City collected 5500 at Sunday Mass to help area farmers buy seed for about 600 acres of corn this spring. Rev. Henry Greiner says the act shows city rural solidarity amid the farm crisis and hopes other churches join in. Area farmers may apply for seed money by Monday. excess funds may be sent to Washington for broader aid.
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Rourn County Bureau
Iowa City
St. Mary’s Catholic
Henry Greiner
St. Mary’s
Iowa
St. Mary
Greiner
City Briefs Highlights Thursday Meetings and Local Events
UAW retirees plan a noon meeting and potluck at the IBEW Hall on Wiley Boulevard. Elmer Brinkmann give a noon Alaska travelogue at the Embassy Club on Fifth Street. Classifieds advertise paperbacks, wallpapering and painting services, and local shopping options with contact numbers.
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UAW
Ibew Hall
Wiley Blvd
Canopus
Elmer Brinkmann
Embassy Club
Fifth St. SE
Marion Briefs Advertise In The Gazette
Local notes announce advertising options in the Marion Briefs with phone contacts. A driver education program in the Linn-Mar district sets an April 2 application deadline and a May 1 payment deadline for the $40 fee.
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Marion
Gazette
Warner Brothers
Linn-Mar
Branstad to replace historian with promoter
Gov. Terry Branstad aims to replace Adrian Anderson as head of the Iowa Historical Department to secure an active promoter for a new state museum. He has no replacement name yet as construction proceeds on the downtown East Des Moines project and a private foundation nears its $12 million fundraising goal.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Adrian Anderson
Iowa
Branstad
Anderson
Iowa City
Robert Ray
Ray
Iowa Historical Department
Colleges should not sell computers calls rise in debate
Ames business owner Richard Moore argues that Iowa State University and the University of Iowa should exit personal computer sales to the public, citing lost sales and alleged non university buyers. ISU officials dispute abuse claims while considering policies. Regents may hear Moore at April meeting.
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Tom Walst
Johnson County
AMES
Ames Computer Land
Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Richard Moore
ComputerLand
Cedar Falls-Waterloo
Davenport
Moore
ISU
IBM
Terry Branstad
R. Wayne Richey
State Board of Regents
Richey
Iowa City
Illinois
University of Illinois
Big Ten
U of I
Warren Madden
Madden
Iowa House Approves Condemnation Bill For Saturn Plant
The Iowa House approved a measure 80 to 0 allowing cities to condemn land via urban renewal procedures for economic development projects including General Motors Saturn plant. The bill moves to the Senate with Rep. Kay Chapman noting cities can condemn land if owners refuse to sell.
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Des Moines
General Motors Corp
Saturn
Iowa House
Senate
Kay Chapman
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Seventh Annual Cook-off at Five Seasons Center
The Gazette hosts a free Cook-off on Saturday March 23 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at Five Seasons Center. Featuring cooking demonstrations by Jack Lirio, autographing of Fast and Fabulous Desserts, 16 recipe contest finalists cooking from 8:30 am, plus exhibits by local merchants and over 100 door prizes.
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the Gazette
Five Seasons Center
Jack Lirio
San Francisco
Gazette
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Washington
Tom Harkin
Senate Agriculture Committee
Bloomfield
Pam
Jacelyn Dr
Woodfield
Xe Novak
14Th Ave. S.E
Denny Frary
Amana/Smulekoff's
American Travel & Tour Inc
Friedman Microwave
Coventry Gardens
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Iowa State Extension Service
Linn County
Linn County Dairy Promotion Committee
Linn County Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Linn County Porkettes
Linn County Sheep Producers Association
Me Too
Mount Mercy College
Nelson’s
Reynolds Aluminum
Swiss Colony
Sykora Bakery
Amana
Amana/Smulekoff
American Travel & Tour
Frontier Airlines
Hy-Vee
Amana /Smulekoffs
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