Questions for Marion mayor ignite council debate
A Marion resident challenged Mayor Allen Bouska at a City Council meeting over his residence and family location asking if he lives in Marion, if his wife resides there, and whether Thanksgiving would be spent in the city.
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Talks for nuclear deal show slow optimism
Diplomats from Iran and six major powers struggled to find common ground on curbing Iran's atomic program as cautious hope for a nuclear agreement waned on Thursday.
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Area students share stage with seasoned musicians in Ames
In Ames a slate of area high school performers join seasoned musicians for a weekend All State Music Festival. Local students showcase talent on Saturday across multiple venues, highlighting youth and community arts.
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State title games crown champions at UNI Dome
In Cedar Falls action at the UNI Dome BGM fell to West Lyon in Class A and 3A championships while Washington dropped a decision to Sioux City Heelan. The results close the state finals with sich outcomes in the crowd-pleasing showcase.
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Farm bill talks stall over food stamps and subsidies
Lawmakers face division as negotiations slow on the farm bill with contentious points including food stamp reductions crop subsidies and dairy support. Page 5B.
Dallas Marks 50th Anniversary of JFK Assassination
Dallas observes the 50th anniversary of President John F Kennedy's 1963 assassination at Dealey Plaza. Thousands expected for an official ceremony with video screens across downtown and remarks from Mayor Mike Rawlings.
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A good time for trappers in Iowa amid high fur prices
The Gazette reports strong furbearer populations and high prices spur a trapper boom in Iowa. Furbearer licenses sold rose to 19,268 last year, up 36 percent from 14,197 in 2009, though current year sales have eased to 17,628.
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Jok brothers meet on Iowa court amid long odds
Two South Sudanese refugee brothers Peter Jok and Dan Jok, one at Iowa and the other at Penn, ready to face off at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Their family fled war a decade ago, their father killed in combat, now siblings share a moment of triumph through basketball.
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Cedar Rapids seeks $264 million flood protection package
The Iowa Flood Mitigation Board will decide on Cedar Rapids request for 264 million dollars over 20 years to fund flood barriers on both sides of the Cedar River. Other cities including Dubuque and Iowa City also pitched for state sales tax funded flood projects at the State Capitol.
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