Vilsack Critics Hoover References Over Job Record
Des Moines AP reports Gov. Tom Vilsack who praises Herbert Hoover for humanitarian work also highlights Hoover’s failed job creation as he criticizes the Bush administration. As chair of the Democratic Governors Association, he contrasts Hoover’s era with current performance.
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Iowa leaders face Hoover ties amid national spotlight
Vilsack draws criticism for praising Herbert Hoover as Iowa Republicans warn against revisiting Depression era ties. Tim Walch of the Hoover Library cautions careful references while recalling Hoover’s humanitarian work feeding Europe. The Hoover Wallace dinner honors figures with humanitarian legacies, noting Hoover and Wallace’s roles and personal backgrounds.
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Riverboat Referendum Passes in Fort Dodge Vote
Kelly Burns and Latoya Lo of Webster County Citizens for New Jobs wave signs on voting day as the riverboat gambling referendum passes with about 58 percent support. Voters listened as results affirmed the proposal.
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Court finds buyer liable after organic bean dispute
Iowa Court of Appeals ruled against Management Consultants Inc. in a case over Campbell soybean crop sold as organic but found to contain excess biotech beans. The court held Campbell tendered the beans and the buyer accepted them, bearing shipping costs and related charges. The dispute centered on breach of contract and misrepresentation with trial in Wayne County.
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Vilsack suspends state employee bonuses in budget move
Governor Tom Vilsack orders an immediate moratorium on retention recruitment exceptional and special duty pay for state employees to trim costs amid sluggish revenue. Exceptions apply to safety health certifications preexisting commitments or cost savings with new requests handled under new guidelines. The move follows pressure from the GOP legislature to reopen contracts for a pay freeze.
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Waterloo man shot by officer after alleged knife-like utensil threat
Andrew Spates Jr., 28, of Waterloo allegedly held a pointed silver kitchen utensil in dim light and lunged at Officer Adam Galbraith, who fired three shots hitting him in the face and arm. Galbraith on paid leave. Spates, released from hospital, was arrested on warrants for contempt and probable parole violation. Investigation by Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation ongoing.
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Free speech area at Hoover National Park sparks dispute
Korsmo notes ribbons symbolize political stance in the Hoover site free speech area across from the visitors center on Parkside. West says she was not informed of policy and West’s group later rehung ribbons on Main Street after removal by Park Service.
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Jefferson man charged with first degree murder and willful injury
Jerry E. Murphy 43 of Jefferson surrendered to police and DCI agents and was jailed in Greene County on first degree murder and willful injury charges tied to the death of Janet K. Cadden 46 found in her bedroom. Autopsy and investigators produced probable cause for arrest. Storm Lake spills 2000 gallons of untreated wastewater from Tyson plant after a mechanical fault.
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Ventura residents oppose lakefront park plan at Harbor Inn site
An overflow Ventura turnout greets an Iowa DNR proposal to buy the Harbor Inn for a lakefront park. Plans call for demolition, a 16 space lot near the jetty, rainwater gardens, a park green, restroom, picnic shelter, kiosk and removable dock. Citizens fear tax loss and city maintenance costs.
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House committee backs 275 billion transportation bill
The House Transportation Committee approved a 275 billion package with Iowa projects. Rep. Leonard Boswell noted 1 million for Amana Phase III Main Street, 1 million for Grinnell Highway 146 I 80 changes, 500 thousand for Pella planning, and 4 million to relocate Highway 30 near Tama. The measure moves to the full House amid White House opposition.
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Gazette News Tip Lines For Reporting Events
The Gazette provides telephone tips lines in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City for readers to report news. Calls connect to Cedar Rapids 398-8254, Iowa City 339-3155, or 1-800-397-8212 for general news tips.
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