Linn to honor longtime supervisor Jean Oxley
The Linn County supervisors will rename the renovated Administrative Office Building in Cedar Rapids the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center. Oxley, 84, first woman elected in 1972, long served as a supervisor and championed in home services for the mentally disabled, juvenile facilities, and elderly and youth welfare. The $11 million project will seek bids in June with unanimous support from the board.
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Board of Supervisors
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Endorsement mix up stirs ire in Iowa political scene
Quasqueton American Legion Post 434 backed Ben Lange for the GOP primary in Iowa 1st District, drawing fire since the Legion chain of command prohibits endorsements. Post commander Cleon Ohrt said the statement was personal. Lange’s campaign promised a clarification. Critics warn the tax exempt group could face repercussions.
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Buchanan County
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Osage
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Ohrt
Legion
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Kathy Nees
Iowa American Legion
Quasqueton Post
Nees
Wagner seeks a second term in Iowa House
Iowa Rep Nick Wagner of Marion seeks re election to House 36 covering Marion Linn Mar and Maine townships. He cites prudent tax use and vows to fight runaway spending while serving on Local Government Commerce Transportation and Ways and Means committees. He is unopposed and earns 25000 dollars annually.
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Gettemy Tops Funds Race in 2nd District
Rob Gettemy of Marion leads the 2nd District Republican nomination field in fundraising with 128000 plus a 100000 self loan and about 120000 cash on hand eight weeks before the June 8 primary. Steve Rathje has reported 41729 raised and 55585 cash on hand for first quarter. Other candidates Miller Meeks and Reed have yet to release totals. Rep. Dave Loebsack had 343491 raised and 336311 on hand in January.
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Ottumwa
Christopher Reed
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