Candidates agree on issues in Iowa House District 36 primary
Three Republican hopefuls Karen Balderston Vicki Hughes and Paul Draper back fiscal restraint oppose tax on Social Security benefits and support education reform but differ on government approach. Draper pushes zero based budgeting and performance audits while Hughes cites state government nonprofit experience. Balderston emphasizes practical governance as a farmer teacher candidate.
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Central City
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Marion
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Marion Insurance Agency
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Balderston Proposes Budget Savers for Iowa House
Karen Balderston, 53, a Republican candidate from Central City, with a background as a farmer and substitute teacher, promotes her insight into the state budget. She cites experience at Ushers Ferry and the Governor's Highway Safety Office and promises to uncover savings in a tight budget.
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Paul Draper for Iowa House District 36
A Marion candidate, 67, Paul Draper owns Sheets Forrest Draper Insurance and seeks the Iowa House District 36 seat with focus on farming profitability and state support for ethanol to expand corn fuel markets. He cites education from Southern Illinois University and family. Balderston backs ethanol use to expand markets and improve air quality while criticizing livestock regulations.
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Community figure Vicki Hughes listed with local roles
Vicki Hughes, 51, director of Usher's Ferry Historic Village, is cited along with her education credits from Grand View College, UNI, and UI. The article quotes her stance on state cost sharing and accountability. Legislators’ pay is noted at 21 381 annually plus expenses with two year terms.
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Center in Marion to offer girls treatment program
Alternative Services for Youth and Families plans a 4:30 p.m. groundBreaking at the Horizon Center Campus on Highway 151 for Iowa’s first gender specific girls treatment center in a pre independent living setting. The $800000 expansion, funded in part by $200000 from the State Infrastructure and Restricted Capital Fund, will serve girls ages 16 to 18 leaving juvenile justice or DHS systems.
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Cedar Rapids Veterans Receive WWII Medals After 60 Years
Two Cedar Rapids men Harold R. Donohoe and Dean J. Ernest were finally awarded World War II medals on Memorial Day, presented by Sen. Tom Harkin. Donohoe, 82, served as medical technician with the 7th Army 95th Field Hospital, and Ernest served July 1944 to Oct 1945 in the 1st Infantry Division Iowa National Guard.
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Anamosa Board Reviews Classified Staff Pay Rise
The Anamosa school board holds a closed session to discuss wages for district classified staff amid a three-meeting cycle. It plans an open session Wednesday to set salaries for custodians and secretaries and also decide principals’ pay. The panel previously approved a 3.38 percent increase for classified staff like certified staff on May 6.
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Nussle to Hold Anamosa Town Meeting Wednesday
Rep. Jim Nussle of Manchester will host a 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. town meeting at the Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa to discuss issues with Jones County residents as he seeks re election in the new 1st District. Clyde Cleveland and Kevin Litten, Libertarian candidates for governor and U S House District 2, will attend a Cedar Rapids gun show at Hawkeye Downs.
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