Leach and Loebsack Debate for Iowa District 2 Rally
The 2nd District U.S. House candidates Jim Leach and Dave Loebsack face off in an hourlong debate at KCRG-TV9 studios Cedar Rapids. Public seating is limited with doors at 5 30 p m. The event airs live on KCRG TV9 GazetteOnline.com and KCRG.com.
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U.S
the Gazette
Kcrg-Tv9
Jim Leach
Dave Loebsack
Second Ave
Cedar Rapids
Kcrgtv9
GazetteOnline.com
Kcrg.com
Pajama Fashion Spurs Campus Casual Dress Trend
The Gazette reports on students at Cornell College and Kirkwood Community College embracing lounge wear after late-night study sessions. Alister Caddy and Jeremy Hirsh wear bathrobes to class, while others stroll campus in slippers or pajama pants, highlighting a relaxed, casual attire trend.
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the Gazette
Alister Caddy
Jeremy Hirsh
Cornell College
Caddy
San Clemente
Calif
Hipsh
Kansas City
Kan
Wendy Lingo
Kirkwood Community College
Steve Davis
North Liberty
Wal-Mart
Benlter Mass Murder Suspect Faces Five Counts
Shawn Bentler, 22, is charged with five counts of first degree murder in the killings of his parents Michael 53 and Sandra 47 and siblings Sheena 17 Shelby 15 Shayne 14 at their home near the Des Moines River. He awaits extradition to Iowa after being jailed in Quincy Illinois.
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The
Gazette Bonaparte
Shawn M. Bentler
Michael Bentler
Sandra Bentler
Sheena Bentler
Shelby Bentler
Shayne Bentler
Des Moines River
Shawn Bentler
Adams County
Quincy
Ill
van Buren County
Clayton County Voters Predict Governor Winner Trend
Clayton County voters interview in Elkader show leaning toward the winning gubernatorial candidate. Residents mix caution with confidence noting the county has backed the eventual governor in every race since 1956 and recalling past margins for Branstad Vilsack and others. They also say the county tends to pick the congressional winner.
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Gazette Leader
Elkader
Clayton County
Lori Lee Bouska
St. Olaf
Jim Nussle
Anita Cox
McGregor
Chet Culver
Lori Burns
Kathy Josten
Cox
Burns
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Tom Vilsack
Robert Ray
Harold Hughes
Hershel Loveless
Leo Hoegh
Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
U.S
Duane Crock
Jim Miehe
Eddie Nelson
John Maehl
Johnson's
Clayton County Population and Education Facts
Clayton County counts 18,337 residents in a 2005 estimate, down 1.8 percent from 2000 and 33 percent from 1900. Median household income in 2003 was 36,243 dollars, below the statewide 42,278. About 8.8 percent live in poverty, with 86.1 percent holding high school diplomas and 14.7 percent a bachelor’s degree. The 2004 population was 99.1 percent white, versus Iowa at 95 percent.
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Clayton County
Iowa
Iowa City Holds Candle vigil for fallen serviceman Kampha Sourivong
Neal Vasey displays a brother’s tattoo at a Creekside Park vigil for Sgt Kampha Sourivong who died Sept 30 in Iraq. The Iowa City observance recalls the war’s reach at home as family members, including Elizabeth Sourivong, describe grief and shock.
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Neal Vasey
Iowa City
Sgt
Kampha Sourivong
Iraq
Sourivong
Creekside Park
Set
Gazette
Iowa
Elizabeth
Patty Sourivong
Rampha
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Jim Slosiarek
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