13th District Senate race could decide state control
In Cedar Rapids area a tight race for the 13th Iowa Senate seat pits Republican Art Kudart of Cedar Rapids and Democrat Nick Berry of Mount Vernon. The contest, involving tax reform education and right to work, may shift the Senate margin from 26 24 Democrats to Republicans. Both back education funding and oppose capital punishment with nuanced views on tax formulas and governance. Berry supports initiative power. Kudart favors a governor's economy committee and cost impact studies.
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Dale Kueter
Art Kudart
Nick Berry
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Senate
James Redmond
Johnson County
Linn County
Kudart
2Nd Ave
Mount Vernon
Berry
Cornell College
Mount Vernion
U.S. Supreme Court
Sheriff's Office
Waterloo
Lake Macbride
Highway 1
Cedar Rapids hosts two week drug enforcement seminar
Officers from 20 Midwestern police departments attend a Cedar Rapids seminar on illicit drugs and enforcement techniques sponsored by the Cedar Rapids police and the DEA. Sessions cover surveillance methods and lab testing of controlled substances while keeping the site confidential to protect participating officers.
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
Gary Hinzman
Hinzman
DEA
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
U N events kickoff weeklong Cedar Rapids celebration
A week long United Nations anniversary events begin tonight at Kingston Stadium with a flag raising led by Mayor Donald J. Canney. Linn County United Nations Association planners schedule exhibits, receptions, and talks throughout the week featuring Edward Mezvinsky at Peoples Unitarian Church on Tuesday.
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United Nations
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson-Dubuque
Kingston Stadium
Donald J. Canney
Linn County
United Nations Association
Lindale Plaza
Donnelly Center
Mount Mercy College
The
Red Cross
Linn County Women’s Political Caucus
League of Women Voters
Iowa Extension Service
Friends of the Library
Edward Mezvinsky
Iowa
U.S
Human Rights Commission
Economic and Social Council of the
U.N
Independent candidate Jim Roberson to campaign in Tipton
Jim Roberson of 193 Jace Lyn Dr NW mounts a door to door campaign in Tipton starting at 9 a m this Saturday after a petition nominating him as an independent for the 2nd District congressman.
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Jim Roberson
Tipton
Roberson
Jacelyn Dr
Optimist unit elects Cook Sunrise group names officers
Justin F. Jeff Cook of 1635 Keith Drive NE will be installed as president of the Sunrise Optimists at a club meeting Saturday. Ed Martinson and Roger Stahle will be vice presidents and John Zimmerman will be secretary treasurer. Cook is maintenance and construction supervisor for the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission.
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Justin F
Jeff’ Cook
Keith Drive
The
Sunrise Optimists
Ed Martinson
Roger Stahle
John Zimmerman
Cook
Cedar Rapids
Horseman ride-a-thon aids disabled in Cedar Rapids
A ride-a-thon by the Cedar Rapids Horseman’s Club benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cedar Rapids. Riders pledge sums, start 1 p.m. at Verne Upmier farm near Ely, travel to the club in Western, return to Upmier’s. Special saddles enable disabled riders. hay rides offered for non riders. Contact Linda Hamer or UCP Center for details. A separate note recalls Thailand’s 1977 bloodless coup.
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United Cerebral Palsy
Greater
Cedar Rapids
Verne Upmier
Ely
Horseman’s Club
Western
Upmier's
Linda Hamer
UCP Center
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California
Iowa Department of Transportation
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the Friendly School
CAPRI
Amana
cAmana Unniture
Amana Society
Optimist
Justin
Jeff
Horseman’s Ride
Thon
Thailand
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