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Retired sheriff’s deputy runs for Story County Supervisor

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Photo courtesy of Paul Toot for Story County Supervisor

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(March 8, 2010 – 2:30 p.m.) Paul Toot of rural Nevada has decided to throw his hat in the ring for Story County supervisor.

Gartin to seek District 23 seat held by Quirmbach

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Photo of Tim Gartin courtesy of amesattorneys.com

By Lauris Olson
AmesNewsOnline

(March 8, 2010 – 6:30 a.m.) An Ames attorney plans to challenge state Sen. Herman Quirmbach for the Iowa Senate District 23 seat.

Tim Gartin confirmed Sunday that he has begun collecting signatures on nomination papers to run in the June Republican primary to be his party’s candidate for the seat in November. Candidates may begin filing their nomination petitions with Iowa’s auditors and county commissioners of elections today.

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Events

Friday, March 12, 2010

Drinking Liberally

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Story County Drinking Liberally discussion group will meet at 5 p.m., at Legends American Grill, Legacy Suite, 119 Stanton Ave.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Rep. Rich Olive public forum

9:00am - 12:00pm

Rep. Rich Olive will host public forum on Saturday, March 13. He will host a Roland Listening Post at 9 a.m. at the Public Library, 218 North Main St. He will also host a Colo Listening Post at 11 a.m. at Community Center, 309 Main St.

Story County Democrats Saturday meeting

10:00am - 11:00am

The Story County Democrats will hold their Saturday morning meeting at 10 a.m. at the ISU Memorial Union Commons, ISU campus.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Ames League of Women Voters program on Election Reform

7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Ames League of Women Voters will host a program on Election Reform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Drinking Liberally

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Story County Drinking Liberally discussion group will meet at 5 p.m., at Legends American Grill, Legacy Suite, 119 Stanton Ave.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Story County Democrats Saturday meeting

10:00am - 11:00am

The Story County Democrats will hold their Saturday morning meeting at 10 a.m. at the ISU Memorial Union Commons, ISU campus.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

ISU Lecture Series presents "Reflections on the 8th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion"

8:00pm - 9:00pm

ISU Lecture Series presents "Reflections on the 8th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion" with Tom Cordaro, at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, Sun Room, Memorial Union. Tom Cordaro, the author of Be Not Afraid: An Alternative to the War on Terror, has been involved with faith-based peace and...