Whitney weighing 1978 Iowa governor bid in early campaigning
Des Moines native Tom Whitney 33, a Polk County supervisor and former state Democratic chairman, says he is thinking about running for governor in 1978. He has visited about 30 counties and plans a final decision by September or October. Whitney emphasizes readiness, broad support, and the November 1978 election as his target.
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Tom Whitney
Iowa
Polk County
Whitney
Des Moines
Linn County
Robert Ray
Colton and Gov Ray Debate Iowa Police Training Policy
Safety Commissioner Ed Colton met Gov Robert Ray in Des Moines to discuss state certification rules and proposed changes. He warned centralized training by the state law enforcement academy could lower quality and raise costs, urging pre training and broader hiring flexibility.
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Colton
Gov. Ray
C.R
Ed Colton
Robert Ray
Des Moines
John Callaghan
State Law Enforcement Academy
Ray
Callaghan
Iowa
Optimists Mark 40th Anniversary Spring Fling Dinner
The Tuesday Noon Optimist club observes its 40th anniversary with a Spring Fling dinner dance at the Cedar Rapids country club starting at 8 p.m. Twenty five past presidents attend, including founder Wyatt Maupin and charter president Al Keyes. District Governor Donald Purdy and past international president Dr. Ray Remboldt are among guests. current president is Donald Schmidt.
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
Wyatt Maupin
Normal
Ill
al Keyes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Donald Purdy
Council Bluffs
Ray Remboldt
Iowa City
Donald Schmidt
Ten Attend Iowa Boys State From Cedar Rapids Area
Hanford Post 5 of the American Legion in Cedar Rapids names ten high school juniors to attend the 39th annual American Legion Boys State from June 4 to 10 at Camp Dodge Des Moines. Delegates from LaSalle Regis Jefferson Kennedy and Washington schools include Rick Bachelder Mitchell Streit David Huber John Lorel Richard Gradeville Clark Dirks Don Allison Frederick Nordengren Randall Schultz William Roby.
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Hanford Post 5
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Boys State
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Rick Bachelder
Fleetwood Road
Mitchell Streit
Janice Drive
David Huber
Sixth Street
LaSalle High School
John Lorel
McGowan Boulevard
Marion
Richard Gradeville
Vine Avenue
Regis
Clark Dirks
Eastview Avenue
Don Allison
Franbrook Terrace
Jefferson
Frederick Nordengren, Jr
Parkwood Drive
Randall Schultz
Kennedy
William Roby
Brookland Drive
Washington
Jury Clears Walton of Assault Charge in Cedar Rapids
A Linn district court jury found Harold L. Walton innocent of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury in a Feb. 1 Cedar Rapids tavern incident. Walton said he acted in self defense as jurors from Cedar Rapids Marion Springville Central City Center Point and Coggan deliberated with an alternate.
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Linn District Court
Harold L. Walton
Cedar Rapids
Paul Ludvicek
Swisher
Walton
Alfred F. Danker
William E. Dassie
Jean M. du
Junk Car Suit Filed in Linn County
The Linn County Board of Health sues to remove motor vehicles and parts at 3007 Thirtieth Street Drive SE. Mary Dougherty is named owner and occupant, alleged to have refused removal. The petition seeks a declaration of nuisance and an abatement order.
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Linn County Board of Health
Thirtieth Street Drive
Linn District Court
Mary Dougherty
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