Iowans Press for Legislative Veto in Congress
Congressional Quarterly reports from the week of March 22 show Iowa lawmakers backing a sweeping legislative veto on federal rules with a 69 to 25 Senate vote. Republicans Grassley and Jepsen backed the measure, while the Reagan administration opposed it.
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Camp Dodge Loses Mobilization Center Designation
The U.S. Army will not designate Camp Dodge as a mobilization center, citing insufficient size for expansion. The decision may let central Iowans seek recreational use for the vacated 8 mile railroad spur serving the camp, with IDOT dropping opposition to abandonment and considering land reuse.
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Fire destroys three firms in Buffalo Center blaze
A 3:19 a.m. fire in Buffalo Center destroyed Mel's Diner Pool Hall and Over The Rainbow clothing store, damaged Chuck's Hardware, and caused no injuries. Firefighters from 15 departments fought winds and low water pressure for three hours. Jordahl Clothing Store is the suspected start point with cause undetermined. Buffalo Center lies in Winnebago County near the Minnesota border.
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Leach proposal to shield Marti broadcast frequency
Congressman Jim Leach proposes shifting Radio Marti to a VOA reserved frequency to avoid Cuban jamming. He won committee backing to authorize the president to implement the plan. The change would alter WHO Des Moines’ band and limit jamming impact to 30 miles if attempted.
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Fairfield officials to work off contempt fines
A Jefferson County District Court judge eased penalties for Fairfield church school leaders Rev. D O Van Dyne and Ed Parker by letting them perform 50 hours of community service instead of $500 fines for contempt. The judge kept the $64.75 court costs.
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Lounsberry seeks fourth term as Iowa Agriculture Secretary
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Robert Lounsberry announced plans to run for a fourth term. The Republican cited improving inflation and trade as signs of better days for Iowa farming and blamed the 1980 grain embargo for hard times. Jim Riordan, a Democrat from Boone, is the other candidate in the race.
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