Pot shot talk tests GOP unity in lieutenant governor race
In Des Moines Brice Oakley comments on party unity clash with opponents Willard Hansen and Terry Branstad. Oakley accuses Hansen of centrist posturing and Branstad of wavering on conservative labels. The Sioux City Journal piece frames the intra race tensions as potential fall trouble for Republicans.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Brice Oakley
Clinton
Willard Hansen
Cedar Falls
Terry Branstad
Lake Mills
Hansen
Branstad
Dubuque
Iowa Blind Commission Probe Tightens Overreach, Time Pressed
Des Moines committee appointed by Gov. Ray met to probe the Iowa Commission for the Blind, its links to the National Federation of the Blind, and complaints alleging improper use of funds, personnel, and contracts. Two full time auditors will be sought to handle the expanding inquiry.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Robert D. Ray
National Federation of the Blind
Blind
Commission For the Blind
Nolen Gentry
Federation
Iowa
Iowa Commerce Commission
Blind Commission
Commission
Elwyn Hemken
Urban cities face slim odds in 1978 Iowa session
Iowa cities, led by League of Iowa Municipalities executive director Robert Harpster, see limited progress this year as legislators push adjournment by April 28. Tax and revenue issues stall local bills on hotel taxes and blighted-area revitalization, while reapportionment favors rural districts and election politics loom large. A symbolic win came from a House vote to fund freeway lighting in cities.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
General Assembly
Robert Harpster
League of Iowa
Harpster
Statehouse
League
Robert D. Ray
Senate
House
Three Die In Weekend Accidents Across Iowa
Two men died on Iowa roads over the weekend and a third in a Des Moines Des Moines River boating crash. Dennis L. Poorportinga 31 Des Moines died when his car hit a semi on Interstate 35 near Des Moines. Larry Kilbourn 31 Ellerton died when his car rolled into a ditch near Leo. Robert J. Cody 24 Ankeny died in a Des Moines River powerboat collision while passengers Charles Bingman Milburn and Jackie Miller were hospitalized in fair condition.
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Iowa
Dennis L. Poreportinga
Des Moines
Interstate 35
Larry Kilbourn
Ellerton
Leo
Kilbourn
Robert J. Cody
Ankeny
Cody
Charles Bingman
Milburn
Jackie Miller
Sixth Avenue
Fort Madison Finds Likely Gasoline Tank Leak Source
Fort Madison officials on Saturday identified a leaking 500 gallon underground gas tank as the probable source of a water problem reported April 12. Tank removal followed gasoline leaks into the pumphouse basement and possibly the river intake pipe. Water use restrictions were eased and treatment increased during the week.
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Fort Madison
Don Anderson
Anniversary shower honors Ginger Buelow in Marengo
Ginger Buelow daughter of the Robert Buelows Marengo was honored at a Sunday miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Selk Fairfax with 24 guests assisted by Mrs. Harry Selk. Miss Buelow will wed May 6 to Doug Kohoutek son of the Jeff Konards.
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Ginger Buelow
Robert Buelows
Marengo
Jack Selk
Fairfax
Harry Selk
Miss Buelow
Doug Kohoutek
South Ave
Jeff Konards
Williams Blvd
Rodemeyer Couple Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Amana Inn
Rodemeyer and Ronald Rodemeyer of 172 Harriet Ave NW observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house 7 to 9 pm at the Amana Holiday Inn followed by a dance. They wed April 17 1953 in Nashua and are hosted by their children William Wyant Mark Rodemeyer and John with two grandchildren. DELHI Mr Verle Sonny Ford and Elizabeth Beverly McEnany celebrate 25 years with a family dinner. They married April 11 1953 in Cedar Rapids and have six children Pamela Jenni Sue Michael Timothy Daniel and Thomas and two grandchildren.
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Ronald Rodemeyer
Harriet Ave. NW
Amana Holiday Inn
Rodemeyers
Nashua
William Wyant
Marengo
Mark Rodemeyer
John
Delhi
Verle
Sonny” Ford
Marion
Elizabeth Beverly McEnany
Mr. Ford
Cedar Rapids
Pamela Mcdwinkle
Hiawatha
Jenni Sue Dietrich
Michael
Timothy
Daniel
Thomas
Doderer Blasts Legislature Over Conjugal Prison Visits
Iowa state Sen. Minnette Doderer criticized lawmakers for avoiding the conjugal visiting issue amid a two day sexuality conference. Deputy corrections chief John Phalacker warned a law is needed, while supporters urged approval as a matter of human need.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
John Phalacker
Department of Social Services
Tom Higgins
Iowa Democratic
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Kansas City
Social Services Department
Social Services
Victor Preisser
Cedar Rapids Dial 363-8244 for Senior Transit
The Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service offers dial service at 363-8244 to assist eligible riders with transportation needs. The program provides curb to curb trips and information on eligibility and schedules.
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Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
Mystic Sea Port opens year round in Connecticut
Mystic Sea Port, the outdoor maritime museum in Mystic Connecticut, remains open daily year round except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to UPI.
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Mystic, Conn
UPI
Mystic Seaport
Connecticut
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