Blouin backs phased minimum wage rise to 7 in Iowa
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Blouin urged raising Iowa’s minimum wage from 5.15 to as high as 7 an hour in phased steps if elected. He tied the boost to broader tax overhauls and defended the Values Fund as a key job creator while acknowledging possible business pushback. He spoke during and after an Iowa Public Television Iowa Press taping.
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Fallon Targets Big Money in Iowa Government
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Ed Fallon urged Cedar Rapids supporters to curb campaign finance, citing $38,000 in insurance and medical contributions in exchange for tax cuts and hospital exemptions. He plans 2,000 miles of campaign talks this week and backs clean election laws with veto power over a state budget until reform passes.
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Obituary: William C. Hass 87 of Mechanicsville
William C. Hass 87 died Oct 28 2005 at home after a long illness in Mechanicsville IA. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church with Masonic rites. burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Bonnie two daughters Judy Linder and Sally Koering brother Robert six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Born Feb 10 1918 in Tipton he farmed in Mechanicsville, served on the school board and in Freemasonry. Memorials to Mechanicsville Ambulance or United Methodist Church.
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Memorials for James Mahoney and Maxine Johannes
James Patrick Mahoney 62 died October 26 2005 at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Memorial services 1 PM Monday at St Michael's Norway burial Norway Cemetery Brush Funeral Service in charge. Also survived by Mary Jane two daughters Jo landa Jo and Michal a son Jamie four sisters a brother and many relatives. Maxine A Johannes 78 formerly of Montezuma died October 28 2005 in Iowa City. Services 1 PM Monday Watts Funeral Home Montezuma burial West Liberty Cemetery Searsboro. visitation Sunday after 1 PM with family 1 to 3 PM.
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Ames finalist named for ISU vice provost position
Ted Stilwill of The Environmental Project is among three finalists for ISU vice provost for extension. Other candidates are Jack Payne of Utah State University and Linda Jo Turner of University of Missouri Extension. Each finalist will visit the Ames campus for two days in November for forums. Stilwill joined The Environmental Project in August 2004 after 16 years at the Iowa Department of Education.
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Stepfather’s federal trial delayed in fatal fire case
In Des Moines a federal district court has rescheduled the trial of Brian Street 37 Griswold on charges of sexually exploiting children and possessing child pornography. Street’s stepdaughter Tracey Dyess 18 faces murder and arson counts related to a March house fire that killed her younger nephew. Dyess says she started the blaze to kill Street and her trial is slated for February in Cass County Gazette.
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