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County officials say replacing road over Lake Delhi dam may take two years, carry multi-million dollar price tag

DELHI – It will be at least two years before County Road X31 across the Lake Delhi dam can be replaced and it will come with a multi-million price tag, Delaware County officials said July 26. “It’s vital to the … Continue reading

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Hundreds of Lake Delhi homes damaged

WILL BE RELED AFTER 5 p.m. CULVER PRESSER IN MANCHESTER: By Patrick Hogan/SourceMedia Group News LAKE DELHI — Between 300 and 700 homes along Lake Delhi sustained flood damage this weekend, estimates Jack Klaus, a spokesman for Delaware County Emergency … Continue reading

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Harkin to celebrate 20 years of ADA in Iowa City July 24

IOWA CITY – America has seen an “amazing transformation” in treatment and opportunities for people with disabilities in the two decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, Sen. Tom Harkin says, but challenges remain. Harkin, the author and … Continue reading

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Reynolds: Iowans’ lack of confidence in Culver fueling early interest in governor’s race

MARION — “People have just had it,” Kim Reynolds said Tuesday to explain the crowds showing up to meet her and Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad. Reynolds, the GOP lieutenant governor candidate, called high voter interest so early in the … Continue reading

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Culver seeks EPA waiver to boost ethanol production

CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa’s bio-economy has helped the state weather the current “economic storm,” Gov. Chet Culver said July 7 after touring ADM’s ethanol production facility in Cedar Rapids. “In a lot of ways, the bio-economy is the backbone of … Continue reading

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Analyst calls Iowa House race ‘tossup’

Long-time political analyst Louis Jacobson is calling the race for control of the Iowa House a “tossup.” Democrats hold a 56 to 44 advantage, but Jacobson says former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad’s lead over first-term Democrat Gov. Chet Culver “have … Continue reading

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Culver, Branstad on parade this weekend

Gov. Chet Culver, his Republican rival, former Gov. Terry Branstad, and their running mates will be participating in Fourth of July parades this weekend. Culver’s parade schedule includes the Coralville 4th of July Parade beginnin at noon July 4th at … Continue reading

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Culver touting higher-than-expected savings

UPDATED Savings from the state’s early retirement program, government reorganization and Gov. Chet Culver’s executive order will be higher than expected, Culver said July 2. The savings were expected to amount to about $270 million in fiscal 2010 and 2011, … Continue reading

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Iowa Democrats name Sue Dvorsky chairwoman

The Iowa Democratic Party has named Sue Dvorsky of Coralville as its new chairwoman heading into this year’s general election. The party’s state central committee elected Dvorsky Sunday night, and the decision was announced Monday. Dvorsky has served as acting chair … Continue reading

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Vander Plaats doesn’t rule out third-party campaign for governor

After more than two weeks, Bob Vander Plaats, the runner-up in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary,  broke his silence June 25, telling a radio audience his loss to four-time Gov. Terry Branstad was “tough to get over … but one … Continue reading

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