Northey nomination delayed as Iowa links farm policy to ethanol
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey faces a stalled USDA undersecretary nomination amid a Senate hold linked to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst defend Northey’s qualifications while Sen. Ted Cruz ties the delay to ethanol policy and refinery concerns.
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Corbett urges Northey USDA confirmation
Cedar Rapids mayor and GOP governor candidate Ron Corbett urges Iowans to pressure Sen. Ted Cruz to release Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey’s nomination to be undersecretary for farm production and conservation. He calls Cruz’s hold political payback tied to Renewable Fuel Standard changes. He urges calls to Cruz or signing a petition at roncorbett.com.
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Marion Considers Stricter Fireworks Time Limits
Marion Council moves to restrict fireworks use to July 4 and New Year periods amid resident complaints and rising incidents. Fire Chief Deb Krebill cites urban debris and noise as driving factors while seeking regional alignment with Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha plans.
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Gazette Company publication details and contact numbers
The Gazette. established 1883. Published daily at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Subscription rates listed, post office and mailing information provided. Postmaster address and customer service numbers included.
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Correction: Brandon Schafbach shines in HSV win over Lone Tree
The correction clarifies that Brandon Schafbach rushed for 188 yards and five touchdowns in HSVs Friday victory against Lone Tree. It notes an earlier misnaming in Wednesday's Sports section and references a separate, non voter data related cyber intrusion incident from November 2016.
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Iowa Lottery Draw Summary for Wednesday
Pick 3 Midday 9 2 2, Pick 3 Evening 1 4 5, Pick 4 Midday 1 1 0 0, Pick 4 Evening 8 3 5 3. Powerball numbers 3 6 19 26 44 with Powerball 1. Jackpot stands at 52 million dollars.
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