Deployment could derail Zirkelbach bid for reelection
State lawmaker Rep. Ray Zirkelbach of Monticello and 500 fellow National Guard members head to Fort Stewart Ga for 18 months of training before deployment to Iraq. The timing could sideline his 2006 campaign though rules limit campaign activity while on active duty. Zirkelbach may rely on local party leaders if unable to run.
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Cornell College class tours Louisiana for Festivals Acadiens
Seven Cornell College students in an upper-level French class traveled to Lafayette Louisiana for the Festivals Acadiens. Professor Jan Boney guiding the trip emphasized Francophone culture and student交流 with locals. Donations packed in the van included socks toiletries backpacks and luggage for evacuees now in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. The group reserved beds at a Lafayette hostel and planned to return to Iowa Monday.
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Iowa and Illinois lottery results for Friday draws
The Friday draws report Iowa Lottery numbers for Cash Game and Pick 3 Pick 4 as well as Illinois Little Lotto and 6 of 48 jackpot. Mega Millions numbers are also listed with the Mega Ball.
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Des Moines Businesses Pledge 100 Jobs For Katrina Victims
Iowa firms promise at least 100 openings for hurricane refugees via Katrinajobs desmoinesmetro com site launched Thursday. About 14 companies offer temporary up to six months with possible permanent roles, aided by Prairie Meadows 50 000 contribution and other state highway support.
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Greater
Governor orders tax relief for Katrina victims in Iowa
DES MOINES Gov Tom Vilsack told state revenue officials to extend tax filing deadlines for taxpayers in Louisiana Mississippi and Florida affected by Hurricane Katrina. The quarterly income sales and withholding tax deadlines move from August 29 to January 3 and relief applies to individuals businesses and accounting services operating in the region.
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Truck weight limit suspension extended by Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack extended the suspension of weight limits for trucks by thirty days on Thursday. The directive affects federal trucking rules and aims to ease road transport restrictions amid ongoing supply chain adjustments.
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Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Washington selects Goodwin to three year school board seat
Ron Goodwin was drawn from a box to win a three year term on the Washington school board. He tied with incumbent Steve Butler at 104 votes for District 2 after canvassing, creating a seven member board alongside Eric Turner Tim Orris and Vicki Reighard.
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Iowa
Ron Goodwin
Goodwin
Steve Butler
Eric Turner
Tim Orris
Vicki Reighard
Damage in Anamosa fire ruins home and garages
Anamosa fire investigators cannot determine the cause after a Sept. 3 blaze destroyed a rural home and two garages. No foul play suspected. Residents Ralph Newell and his wife Beatrice with granddaughter Cierra lived in the home. Fire began in the garage and spread to the house. firefighters saved the neighboring home. Don Stickle owns both homes.
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Don Stickle
School events canceled after whooping cough case
A whooping cough case at Central Community School prompted cancellation of Thursday and last night sports activities. A spaghetti supper benefiting Elkader Childcare and Learning Center was also canceled. Classes resumed Friday. superintendent could not be reached for comment on future cancellations.
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Des Moines man sentenced to 10 years in wife’s drug death
Adrien Unger, 30, of Des Moines received a 10 year term after pleading guilty to delivery of a controlled substance in the August 2004 death of his wife Angela Drish Unger, 26, of Batavia. He admitted giving two 80 milligram Oxycodone tablets.
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Des Moines
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Batavia
Jefferson County
Loras College Receives Verizon Grant for Literacy Training
Loras College in Dubuque has been awarded a $366,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to support its Loras for Literacy program. The funds aim to train current and future teachers with new tools to boost basic reading skills in classrooms as part of Verizon Reads national literacy initiative.
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