Close call wins top honor for clever rhetoric at statehouse
Iowa Republican co chair David Oman of Des Moines wins cleverest use of language accolade at the Statehouse while Rep. John McIntee of Waterloo is runner up. The piece notes Oman’s attack on an Easter Las Vegas trip by lawmakers and hints at Republican ambitions within the party. It also covers Don Redfern’s failed 3rd District U.S. House bid and questions about late filing practices.
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ES Moines
Iowa
Cochairman
David Oman
Des Moines
John McIntee
Waterloo
Oman
Las Vegas
Cedar Rapids
Richard Running
Doris Peick
Robert Ray
Terry Branstad
GOP
Sally Novetzke
del Stromer
R-Garner
Don Redfern
Cedar Falls
Redfern
Capitol City
Statehouse
McIintee
John
National Right To Work Committee
Richard Drake
R-Muscatine
Drake
Tornado safety tips and Iowa storm history notes
Cedar Rapids officials discuss tornado safety and warning upgrades. Root recalls Wichita Falls 1979 tornado deaths and cites Iowa figures since 1960 with 838 twisters and 56 fatalities. Civil Defense expands radar access, sirens, and volunteer spotter support, linking Cedar Rapids Center to Rockwell Collins. Call Civil Defense or the sheriff with sightings.
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Root
Wichita Falls
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Twisters
Elkader
Civil Air Patrol
Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club
Civil Defense Center
Rockwell-Collins
Civil Defense
Sheriffs Department
Tornado Safety Tips From the Insurance Information Institute
Safety guidance covers before during and after tornadoes. Prepare emergency supplies designate shelter areas reinforce interiors seek calm and avoid driving. In a tornado take cover in a basement or low interior space and after tornado open damaged area with care while notifying your insurer.
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Insurance Information Institute
Contard elected Linn County GOP chairman for two-year term
Contard heads Linn Republicans Chris Contard was elected to his first full two-year term as chairman of the Linn County Republican Central Committee. In the contested race Doug las Carlson won the co chairmanship, succeeding Leslie McVeigh who did not seek re election. Donald Palmer was elected treasurer and Donna Stafford named secretary. Other district appointees include Monty Bertelli Robert Water and Linda Wright.
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Chris Contard
Indiandale Rd
Linn County
Republican Central Committee
Contard
Paul Pate
Douglas Carlson
34Th St. NE
Audrey Hosford
Leslie
Donald Palmer
25Th St. SE
Donna Stafford
Center Point
Monty Bertelli
Jacelyn Drive
Robert Water
Grande Ave
Linda Wright
10Th Ave
Marion
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McIntee
U.S
Federation of Republican Women
University Athletic Club
Iowa City
Ken Sullivan
Kevin Mellinger
van Yvyyulocut Cen
Meadow View
Coralville
Contard Heads
Linn Republicans
McVeigh
City National Bank
Don Magee
Old Marion Rd
N.E
IRA Information Services
FDIC
CNB City National Bank
Old
Marion Rd
Lindale
Ave
Meat le Ta
Utada
Philadelphia
Ultron
the Oamatt
Yiovom
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