Big Names Rally in Iowa as 2014 Election Nears
Campaign trail heats up in Des Moines as Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst draw national figures. Bill and Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and senators Grassley Rubio and McCain boost efforts with a flurry of events across the state. Biden joins Braley in Davenport. Christie attends Branstad event. Boehner campaigns with Blum and Miller-Meeks in Davenport.
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Linn County Supervisors District 1 nominees debate services shift
Three former candidates seek the Cedar Rapids district seat led by incumbent changes. Jim Houser, Dennis Petersen, and Tom Podzimek discuss developing disability services amid funding cuts and calls to integrate clients into the community, with Houser stressing workshop and day care program challenges.
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Cedar Rapids Democrat Joins Local Race
Jim Houser, 60, of Cedar Rapids, a journeyman and realtor, runs for local office. He lists Democratic affiliation and prior service as a county supervisor, with Kirkwood training in education.
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Dennis Petersen Republican Realtor Seeks Cedar Rapids Seat
Dennis Petersen, 57, of Cedar Rapids, enters the race as a Republican candidate with no prior political office experience. He works as a realtor and emphasizes local business background and community focus.
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Podzimek outlines Linn County priorities and reforms
57 year old construction owner and former Cedar Rapids council member Tom Podzimek campaigns on sustainability quality of life and economic development. He pushes reducing five full time supervisors to part time with a professional manager and questions a federal lawsuit over social services funding. He also targets budget trimming road work and flood protection for May’s Island while urging state tax change input.
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Linn County District 5 Race Highlights Incumbent and Challenger
Incumbent John Harris of Palo and challenger Becky Shoop of Walker face off in Linn County District 5 for supervisor. Harris touts 38 years at Rockwell Collins and local government service. Shoop brings 39 years in the auditor’s office. Key issues include controlling spending and the future of the Options program along with park and building decisions affecting Cedar Rapids.
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