Keokuk deputy honored among Iowa fallen officers
A memorial service at the Iowa State Capitol honored eight peace officers who died in the line of duty. Eric Stein, 39, of What Cheer, was killed April 4 while aiding other officers. Gov. Branstad and hundreds in uniform attended the ceremony.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Lonnie Stein
State Capitol
Iowa
Stein
Eric
Peace Officer Memorial
Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Eric Stein
Iowa memorial adds Stein to fallen officers list
Keokuk County Sheriff Jeff Shipley announced Sgt Eric Stein is the 164th Iowa officer killed in the line of duty. Shipley praised Stein as a great person and noted the department is still adjusting to his loss as his family speaks of his impact on others. Lonnie Stein shared his granddaughters’ better than expected acceptance amid the grief.
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James W. Busby
Greene County Sheriff's Office
Albert Patton
Page County Sheriff's Office
Richard Williams
Albia
Keokuk County
Jeff Shipley
Stein
Iowa
Eric Stein
Signi
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Iowa Democrats urge calls to Gov Branstad over budget impasse
Senate Democrats led by Mike Gronstal call Iowans to flood the Governor's Office with calls over a 5.9 billion budget dispute. Branstad defends accessibility while planning a statewide town hall tour and faulting Senate leadership for hindering budget talks.
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Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Senate
Democrats
Terry Branstad
Mike Gronstal
D-Council Bluffs
Jack Kibbie
D-Emmetsburg
Bob Dvorsky
Doralville
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gronstal
House
Branstad
Cain tours Washington outsider status in Iowa stop
James Q. Lynch reports Herman Cain positions himself as a reformer with business credentials in Cedar Rapids at a Linn County Republican chili cook-off. Voters praise his grounded approach and problem solving while noting his lack of Washington experience may appeal to conservatives and some Democrats. Cain plans a presidential bid announcement Saturday.
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Des Moines Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Herman Cain
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Linn County
Republican Party
Washington
Mary Bowman
Laura Zigrang
Ence
Charlie Gruschow
West Des Moines
Cain
Iowa
Gruschow
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