GOP caucus date stirs quarrel over traditional timing
Des Moines Register reports a conflict over scheduling the 2014 Iowa GOP caucuses on a Saturday a Seventh-day Adventist and Jewish communities regard as holy. Democrats seek a Jan 21 date with pressure from Gov. Branstad while Republicans defend the Saturday choice as practical. Tensions rise over party coordination and Iowa’s first in the nation status.
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Scott Brennan
Iowa Democratic Party
Dining Room at Amana Offers Elegant Theatrical Feast
Iowa Theatre Artists Company presents The Dining Room by A R Gurney at Amana through Oct 20 with six actors portraying 57 characters in linked vignettes about family life around a dining table. Performances 7:30 pm Fri Sat and 2:30 pm Sat Sun with tickets 22.50 adults 10 students. Dysart shows Oct 12 13 access via sourcemedia and lowatheatreartists.org
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New England
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Iowa Theatre Artists Company
Amana
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Lowatheatreartists.org
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Coralville
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Minneapolis
Felipe Carrasco
Iowa City
McKee
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Bridge project sparks traffic access worries in Fairfax
Fairfax officials warn that replacing three Highway 151 bridges may close access between town sides starting 2015 or 2016. A key risk is Prairie Creek bridge closure cutting off the only local connection and hampering emergencies. Mayor Jason Rabe urges residents to contact state officials. shop owner Al Sankot notes potential Cedar Rapids customer loss.
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