Vilsack enters governor race in Iowa
State Sen. Tom Vilsack, 46, a Mount Pleasant lawyer and former mayor, joined the Democratic bid for governor announcing a statewide community goal. He becomes the first Democrat to enter. Mark McCormick planned a later formal announcement. Vilsack scheduled a Cedar Rapids news conference at Jefferson High School at 12:30 p.m.
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West Union Counselor Help After Tragic Student Death
Penny White a 17 year old junior at West Central in Maynard died in a early Sunday traffic crash three miles southwest of West Union. Rebecca Bennett 33 of Hawkeye sustained minor injuries after a collision at O Avenue and 210th Street Fayette County. The incident occurred just after 2 am with Bennett failing to yield the right of way according to the Iowa State Patrol.
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Keyes murder trial resumes in Clarke County District Court
The Stephen Keyes first degree murder trial will resume in Osceola as his defense begins presenting its case. Keyes is charged with setting a December 26 1996 fire that killed his wife Sandra 26 and son Joshua 2 at the Linn County farmhouse. An interview transcript with law enforcement is available online.
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Seven in Charles City family injured in buggy collision
A horse drawn buggy carrying seven people from Charles City was struck from behind by a car on a Chickasaw County road near Colwell. Five month old Ruth was listed in critical condition at University Hospitals Iowa City. The driver Nathan Kolber 20 of Alta Vista was also injured. Charges pending.
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Belle Plaine FFA raises chickens to fund jackets
Belle Plaine Iowa FFA members collect $900 for jackets by raising and selling Rock Cornish hens. Freshmen Nick Gunderson and Kristina Wille describe the project as quick and engaging while adviser Scott Frank notes the eight week cycle and the need to cover feed and processing costs. The 45 member chapter shipped 470 hens this year and operates additional money makers like soybeans and fruit sales while maintaining the national blue corduroy jacket tradition.
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Alan Mouchka
Keota
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Marlene Lucas
Bret Ealy
Alan Hoffa
Week Ahead Schedule Highlights Local Meetings and Tests
A roundup lists a court trial starting Monday over E coli linked to Foodmaker and Vons. Federal Reserve credit data release, ABWA and MARABWA chapter meetings, Labor Dept jobless claims, Cedar Rapids business gatherings, and September retailer sales figures to be released throughout the week with noted speakers and venues.
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T.D. Associates
Kathy Rickertsen
Carolyn A Tonn Profile Snapshot
Carolyn A. Tonn is an economic development specialist with the Small Business Administration in Cedar Rapids. Family: Husband Charlie. Leisure activities include travel and gardening.
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From Teacher to SBA Specialist Helping Small Biz
Carolyn Tonn shifts from high school French teaching to SBA clerk and later economic development specialist in Iowa. Now serving a 29 county area, she helps nonprofits, women entrepreneurs, and international trade while advancing Cedar Rapids and Des Moines offices.
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