Campbell targets Iowa job woes in bid for governor
Ed Campbell of Des Moines announces a plan to merge the Iowa Development Commission Job Service of Iowa and part of the Office of Planning and Programming to form a Department of Community and Economic Development. He calls for a task force to craft an economic strategy and ties tax credits to new jobs while proposing tax reforms to raise revenue. He criticizes the tax write-off and says Iowa may run red by July 1 while stressing Democratic party strength for the primary.
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Linn Demo election in Linn County to choose Democratic leaders
The Linn County Democratic Central Committee meets at 8 p m at Farmers State Bank Marion to elect officers. Judy Perkins and Dick Schmidt of Cedar Rapids seek the chair. Ed West steps down after three years. Pat Marshall Diane Krivo Melissa Hubbard seek reelection. Treasurer candidates are Roger Stone Grant Frazier and Mike Newmeister. Finance chair candidates are John Glackin and John Schlie.
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Mike Newmeister
John Glackin
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Council member proposes study panel on Marion Police relations
Marion City Council member Pat Grady called for a special committee to study and propose solutions to ongoing problems between the city and the Marion Police Department. He suggested a diverse panel to review relations, labor issues, equipment use, and policies, with recommendations to the council.
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Deputy arrest of Carl J. Berstler for assault in Cedar Rapids
Linn County deputies arrested Carl J. Berstler at his Route 2 Cedar Rapids home at 5 30 p m Monday charging assault after he allegedly attacked his former wife Deborah Berstler. He was released from Linn County Jail after posting bond for capital improvements bonds to be issued over two years. City Manager Carl Ramey said bonds hinge on interest rates and may be sold within two months. The issue funds a short term loan repayment from last year and covers street sewer improvements a garbage truck purchase traffic signal sidewalk work and a civil defense siren in the southeast portion of town.
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Marion Briefs Robbed-Ramona Sonkens Police Report
Marion resident reports a break in front window and cash theft of 220 dollars. Also notes a local business ad for siding and roofing, plus scout awards for Pack 58 and a probation ruling for William Martinson in a commercial bribery case. Incident times and medical calls listed. chimney fire at 681 Central Ave.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Sixth St
27Th St
Central Ave
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