Rossey brothers uncover family farm memories in Marion visit
Cedar Rapids resident James Rossey 87 guides his brother Kamel Rossey 72 from Minnetonka through a Marion farm once tied to their family. James recalls playing there as a child while Kamel learns that three cousins William Emmett and Mike Rossey served together in World War II, a discovery James shared.
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Aossey Family Tree Shows Relations Among Members
The chart lists Aossey family connections with brothers Abdoo Abraham Aossey and Sam Aossey. It notes Abdoo and Hecebe’s children James and Kamel. It also names Sam and Lucy’s children William Emmett and Mike, detailing their kinship links.
GOP deficit fears threaten rapid tax cut passage
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warns that a $1.5 trillion deficit rise over 10 years from Senate and House tax plans deepens debt risks. It estimates about $900 billion of the increase stems from business cuts, with the rest from individual cuts including an estate tax reduction for the wealthiest. Republicans hold a slim 52-48 Senate edge.
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Kirkwood Names Four Finalists for Presidency
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids identifies four finalists to succeed Mick Starcevich. Kristie Fisher of ACT Inc leads the list, with prior Kirkwood roles from 2006 to 2014. Other finalists include Steve Schulz of North Iowa Area Community College and Lori Sundberg, a former Kirkwood president.
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Perdue warns NAFTA talks may be bumpy for Iowa farmers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Iowa farmers to expect a bumpy ride as the Trump administration renegotiates NAFTA. He spoke at a Urbandale breakfast forum with veterans, farmers, and state ag officials, and urged rapid confirmation of Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey.
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