Beards and Trust in Local Figures Across Iowa
In Iowa, prominent leaders like Clay Jones Ross Wilburn Jim Prosser and Kirk Ferentz appear clean shaven while Sheriff Don Zeller sports a strong mustache. The writer notes personal benefits from growing a beard and cites Olsen the team leader as evidence that beards can inspire trust despite contrary opinions.
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Rockwell Collins
Clay Jones
Iowa City
Ross Wilburn
Cedar Rapids
Jim Prosser
University of Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
Linn County
Don Zeller
Olsen
Abraham Lincoln
Santa Claus
Jesus Christ
Adam
Belz
Gazettommunications
Labor marches to protest NLRB rules and board terms
Labor groups gathered at the National Labor Relations Board in Washington and 19 regional offices to demand changes amid Bush era rulings. AFL-CIO officials say the NLRB has weakened workers rights while chambers warn unions must appeal to workers with a stronger message as terms of three board members near expiry.
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McClatchy
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Robert Battista
NLRB
Lane Windham
Afl-Cio
Randy Johnson
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
National Labor Relations Act
Labor
Congress
Bush
Post office closure reflects rural decline in Randalia
In Carbon and Randalia Iowa residents face post office suspensions since 2003 30 offices closed with six reopened. Officials say universal service remains though towns lose identity and population shifts toward urban areas. Residents mourn loss while ISU economist notes transportation costs drive migration.
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Richard Watkins
U.S. Postal Service
Randalia
Watkins
Postal Service
Ed Harlow
Iowa
Carbon
The
Saee
Liesa Eathington
Iowa State University
Online holiday shopping gains as deals boost early start
Retailers push online discounts after Thanksgiving with 72 percent of shoppers seeing deals up from 42 percent. ComScore reports a 22 percent rise in online sales to 531 million on the post Thanksgiving day with expectations to top 700 million today. Shoppers like Sarah Caterina of Burlington, Vermont, complete Christmas gifts online amid free or reduced shipping. Blue Nile offers free FedEx overnight shipping and Shoebuy.com adds Quick Ship Items for same day delivery. Amazon highlights 99 cent gift wrap and free Super Saver Shipping on orders over 25 dollars.
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ComScore Networks
ComScore
Sarah Caterina
Burlington
Blue Nile
Shoebuy.com
Campaign says we will have a say in early voting
The report notes a rally in suburban St. Louis drawing about 500 as voters credit Giuliani with making them feel their vote matters. Obama and Clinton campaigns race through Feb 5 states with California crucial as a quarter of delegates are at stake.
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St. Louis
Giuliani
Ron Meyer
Principia College
Eliah
Ill
Clinton
Obama
Iowa
New Hampshire
California
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Oakland
New York
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AARP
Medicare Forum
Aarp Medicare Forum
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