Pony Express Riders Rally Through Marion Fundraiser
Former Governor Robert Ray leads Pony Express Riders of Iowa through Marion for an annual fundraiser for Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines. Members solicited donations at intersections to support the handicapped recreational facility. Ray was joined by Jodie Merritt and radio host Don Warren.
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Robert Ray
Pony Express Riders of
Iowa
Marion
Sunnyside
Des Moines
Ray
Jodie Merritt
Don Warren
Hennessey defers on running again amid law change talks
Linn County Treasurer James Hennessey facing removal after a second offense drunken driving conviction would not state whether he would run again if a proposed Iowa law defining infamous crime as a felony passes. Law changes target eligibility timing for future elections, but removal this term remains governed by a separate code.
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Dick Hogan
Linn
James Hennessey
Iowa
E. Hennessey
Iowa Senate
House
Hennessey
Linn County
Denver Dillard
Dillard
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Face New Education Rules
The Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission set minimum education standards for hiring and promotion in the fire department. Beginning in five years, entrants would need a high diploma, rising to a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience for the chief role. Chief Edsel McMickle warns a lack of rules could trigger a double-entry hiring system.
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Mark Glenn
Cedar Rapids
Civil Service Commission
Edsel McMickle
Springville Principal Richard Elliott Resigns
Principal Richard Elliott resigns from Springville Secondary School after three years to pursue other career opportunities. Superintendent Gary Biles says the resignation takes effect in June when the contract expires. Elliott earns a $32,000 salary this year. The Springville Board of Education accepted the resignation at a special meeting and approved procedures to hire a new principal.
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Springville Secondary
Richard Elliott
Gary Biles
Elliott
Biles
Springville Board of Education
Brown seeks Democratic nomination for Iowa House District 51
Cedar Rapids lawyer Charles Brown 27 announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 51. He argues for revitalizing the economy with focus on education and reducing property taxes. Brown cites 61 000 lost jobs and rising taxes under the incumbent Richard Running.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Brown
Rockford Rd
Iowa
Brown
Pate launches bid for 52nd Iowa House seat
Paul Pate II announces his Republican bid for representative of the 52nd Iowa House District. The 28 year old business leader from Hiawatha cites leadership in business and local groups including the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce and Linn County GOP. He plans campaign stops in Center Point, Hiawatha and Palo.
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Paul Pate II
Twin Mound Dr. NE
Iowa House
Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce
Republican Party
Pate
Linn County
GOP
PM Systems of
Hiawatha
Association County Republican Party
Jane
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church
Center Point
Palo
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Dows St
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Notre Dame
Drake University
Tom Riley
Sara Riley Brown
St. Jude’s Church
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Iowans Right To Work
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Stdale
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