Fairfax City Council election profiles two seats open
Five candidates vie for two four year terms with a 50 per meeting pay. MARC E MAGERS 36 a Merck pharmaceutical rep and council member since 2005 outlines growth while preserving small town feel. LARRY E PETRICK 63 an accountant and former Mount Vernon official seeks input for new residents. JASON RABE 26 bank manager aims to attract retail development and fund a community center and parks. DARRELL HANDLEY 66 retired Cedar Rapids inspector proposes road work and ordinance updates. CHERYL SCOTT left without details.
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Merck & Co
Fairfax
Magers
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department
Rozanne
Patrick
Mount Vernon
Tattoo artist Kate Sellergren spotlighted in Gazette
The Gazette highlights Kate Sellergren as one of Iowa’s few female tattoo artists. The 20 year old left college to pursue tattooing amid rising female participation, noting clients up to age 65 and tattoos marking rites of passage.
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Kate Sellergren
Ink Addiction
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Sellergren
Ely mayoral hopefuls clash over growth and infrastructure
Incumbent Dale Stanek 38 with RFK Transportation backs finishing water capacity and a new sewer plant while diversifying the tax base and funding a 20 acre park. Challenger Jim Doyle 37, financial analyst at McLeodUSA, promotes new business, local opportunities, and transparent city budgeting to sustain infrastructure.
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Ely
Jim Doyle
McLeodusa
Coggon City Council Race and Fire Station Bond Issue
Four candidates run for three at large seats in Coggon on November 6. Incumbent mayors and council members discuss road upgrades and a new fire station funded by a loan up to 380000. Voters also decide on the loan authorization.
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Coggon City Council
Robert F. Kurt
Coggon
Vinton Holds At Large Council Election With Three Candidates
Three candidates run for one at large council seat in Vinton. The council serves four year terms, pays two thousand dollars annually, and meets twice monthly. Incumbents Mayor John Watson, F Ronald Elwick and Lisa Vermedah face no opposition.
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John Watson
Second Ward
F. Ronald Elwick
Fourth Ward
Lisa Vermedah
Local Council Members Share Budget Goals and Community Focus
In their 11th year on the council, a 42 year old mechanic outlines priorities to contain rising gas and heating costs while maintaining services with minimal tax increases. A fellow member, Bruce A. Gardner, 5, a proofreader, returns to Vinton seeking fiscal responsibility and broader economic base with community input, including a potential citywide survey.
Prairieburg Sees Four Seek Three City Council Seats
Four hopefuls compete for Prairieburg City Council with three seats available. Candidates include Steve LeClere 49 a maintenance supervisor at Anamosa State Penitentiary Kathy LeClere 74 a retired Cargill operator and former council member Nelson LeClere 78 a retired store owner and ex-council member and James Wolmutt seeking return to influence local housing and town growth. Jason Russell information not available.
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Anamosa State Penitentiary
Kathy
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