Dee Jepsen Named White House Public Liaison Aide
Dee Jepsen wife of Senator Roger Jepsen Iowa received presidential appointment as special assistant for public liaison with women groups. The post starts Sept 8 with an office in the White House and reports to Elizabeth Dole.
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Iowa to Remove Toll Booths on Mississippi River Bridges
Iowa officials plan to end 20 cent tolls on the Mark Morris Bridge at Clinton and the Gateway Bridge near Fulton in January 1983. Bids for Gateway repairs and U S 30 resurfacing will be let Sept. 28. Illinois will take Gateway duties no sooner than July 1, 1983 while Iowa maintains Mark Morris.
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Ottumwa babysitter found guilty of murder
Jeffrey C. Walls 21 of Ottumwa was convicted Friday in Wapello County District Court of second degree murder in the beating death of 13 month old Jancine Maize who cried while in his care. The judge was Robert Bates. Sentencing date not set. second degree murder carries 25 years minimum.
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Ex Van Horne mayor pleads innocent in sexual abuse case
Laverne F. Kerkman 56 former Van Horne mayor pleaded innocent in Benton County District Court to one count of second degree sexual abuse and two counts of third degree sexual abuse. Trial set for Nov 22 with pretrial release. He was arrested Aug 3 over alleged abuse of a 11 year old and two 15 year old boys in 1979 and 1980 and kept written records. he also faces a solicitation charge in Dubuque County.
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Lewellyn Trial Date Set After Consolidation
UPI reports U.S. District Judge William C. Stuart consolidated two trials against ex Des Moines stockbroker Gary Lewellyn and denied a defense bid to delay the start beyond September 13.
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Ertl Toy Co to Recall About 80 Workers by Sept 7
Ertl Toy Co of Dyersville plans to recall about 80 employees by September 7, restoring total staff to roughly 800. About 35 workers return Monday and 40 to 45 more by Sept 7, a temporary boost to meet Christmas season orders. The surge follows strong demand for Dukes of Hazzard toys, Smurf figures, and steel agricultural toys.
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Foudree denies Blue Cross delay for hospital payment reform
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Bruce Foudree refused Blue Cross of Iowa’s request to extend beyond 90 days to craft a new hospital reimbursement plan with incentives to curb costs. He ordered a detailed preliminary draft due by November 24, following July 27 findings and an ongoing rate investigation.
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