Interim DNA chief named today by Gov. Vilsack
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack announces Lyle Asell as interim director of the Department of Natural Resources to continue environmental programs after Paul Johnson steps down. Asell, long a biologist with federal NRCS, will lead during the nationwide search for a permanent replacement. Johnson cited legislative funding limits and time with family as reasons for resigning.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Paul Johnson
State Department of Natural Resources
Decorah
Vilsack
Lyle Asell
Asell
Johnson
Vilsack signs health and rights fund bill in Iowa
Gov. Tom Vilsack signed an 88.6 million health and human services budget for the 2001 fiscal year and plans a task force on weather risks for farmers. He seeks nominees to form a group to study possible actions if drought persists, including emergency loans and water hauling by the Iowa National Guard. The package includes a 5.1 million rise in substance abuse funding and licensing fee tweaks.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Vilsack
Senate
Vilsack names Tramontina to head Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa Governor Vilsack named Michael Tramontina a regional HUD director in Kansas City to lead the Iowa Finance Authority. Tramontina will steer a statewide housing policy with focus on low and moderate income housing and bonds for affordable housing in Iowa. He succeeds Darlene Jeris after directing HUD's Midwest region since 1997.
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HUD
Iowa Finance Authority
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Tom Vilsack
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
Kansas City
Vilsack
Michael Tramontina
Suc
Ceed Darlene Jeris
Iowa
Michael
Severe Cedar Rapids Storm Causes Trees Down and Home Damage
A Cedar Rapids area severe storm knocked down many trees and caused structural damage. One 60 foot tree ripped into a Bowman Woods home, while two Marion residences reported minor damage. Power outages affected under 100 customers as crews worked to restore service. Red Cross tallies noted 11 homes with minor damage and one with major damage.
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Ruff
Linn County Emergency Management
Ned Wright
Wright
Grant Wood
American Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Jim and
Doris Whitmore
Bowman Woods
Norman Drive
Doris
Jim
Red Cross
Marion
Jeff Schott
Downtown
Thomas Park
Schott
Kcrg-Tv9
Scott Lind
Iowa
Harry Hillaker
Northwest
Hillaker
Daily Notebook Public Opinion Call In Questions
Cityline crowdsourced poll asks if U S firms should sell food and medicine to Cuba. Yesterday results show 41 responses with 26 yes and 15 no. Today asks how voters would choose between Bush Gore or other if the election were today telus notes non scientific sampling.
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U.S
Cuba
Bush
Gore
TELUS
Your Two Cents Forum Topics Overview
Discussion points include Elian Gonzalez removal, Iowa Legislature session quality, and Ann Rhodes men joke. The listings cover local government meetings in Cedar Rapids Linn County and neighborhood activities plus public notices and recent police DUI charges.
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Elian Gonzalez
Iowa
Ann Rhodes
Scott A. Larson
12Th St. NE
Jane Larson
Jeffrey A. Stoller
34Th St. NE
Lois Vogel
Jennifer A. McMillen
18Th St
Joshua Blasdell
Sixth St
Travis B. Klooster
Westridge Dr
Brian Hirschfield
Ashton Place
Ann M. Brooks
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Russell A. Harlan
Fifth Ave
Mike Wallerstedt
Harlan
Troy A. Lawrence
Western College
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DNA
Iowa State University
Chariton
State Department
Human Rights Fund
Asia
Pacific Rim
Iowa Board of Medical Examiners
Tramontina
Democratic Party
Jeris
Judy Houdek
James Whitmore
Norman Dr. NE
Daily Notebook
Cityline
Fylowa
Fyiowa
Linn County Historic Preservation
Linn County Administrative Office
Wellington Heights
Regis Middle School
Regis High School
Prairie Dr. NE
Robbins Park
Alburnett Post Office
Beems Auditorium
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Patrick Barnes
Farmers Markets
Cedar Rapids City
Riverside Roundhouse
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
Cedar Rapids Drive-Through
Public Works Complex
35Th St
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Illinois
Illinois Lottery
ICK
Marcy
Ronald Fadness
St. NE
Michelle
Wesley Chaplin
Urbana
Shell
Derek Sanders
Dover St. NE
ST. Luke’s
Laura
Jim van Pietersom
Blarney Dr. NE
Jenna Schutt
Anamosa
Nicole
Jeff Jacques
Daleview Dr
Amber Saldana
St. Dr
the Gazette
Linn County
Chad M. VanMeter
Higley Ave
Blairs Ferry Road
Interstate 380
Hiawatha
Geoffrey D. Harris
17Th Ave
Trevor J. Vick
15Th Ave
Weing
Glass Roads
Matthew J. Rhode
Gerald A. Lindsey
Third Avenue
Matthew D. Marcy
Center Point
Central City Road
Alburnett Road
Kody D. McClain
C Avenue
Gabriel D. Ross
Glass Rd
Eighth Avenue
13Th Street
Mark A. Woodward
First Ave
14Th Avenue
Hamilton Street
David J. Argotsinger
Mount Vernon
Andrew P. Jennings
Decatur
Neb
Highway 100
Jose W. Parda-Vasquez
J St
10Th Street
Wilbert E. Ward
30Th St. Dr
Squaw Ridge Road
Cottage Grove Parkway
Howard J. Marble
Ninth Ave
Fifth Avenue
James N. Hibbard
Bever Ave
East Post Road
30Th Street Drive
David E. Montgomery
Indianapolis
Cole Street
Fire Avenue
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