Radio politics shift as Joe Slade White shifts strategy
Columnist Bob Greene profiles Joe Slade White a famed Democratic radio strategist. White recalls his start with McGovern and warns radio is fading while cable TV allows precise voter targeting by ZIP code. He notes rock radio's fragmentation and age ideology mix among listeners. The piece contrasts past and present campaigning media.
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George McGovern
John Glenn
Tip O'Neill
Mo Udall
George Wallace
Correction issued for trial tape loss misreport
A correction announces a new trial ordered for Gilbert Brandt of Independence after the judge blamed the Clerk of Court for losing a tape of the proceedings. The Gazette clarifies it incorrectly reported that the Independence city clerk was cited over Brandt's second trial on a bothersome animals charge.
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Washington tavern owners testify in video poker case
Washington County Attorney Gerald Partridge pressed the case against Kenneth Dale French as tavern owners testified they used French's video poker machines to pay out cash winnings and split profits. Ledgers seized from French's basement reportedly reflect illegal gains near 300000 in 1989 and aim to determine forfeitable assets.
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Washington
Iowa
Gerald Partridge
Dennis Troutman
Partridge
Ben Hendricks
Bonaparte
Hendricks
Kenneth Dale French
French
Illinois
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Wanderer’s
Graf
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Wagon Wheel
Kern
New Kids on the Block Reschedule to July 6 at Carver Arena
New Kids on the Block will play July 6 at 7 30 p m at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Tickets from the Jan 25 show will be honored, refunds via University of Iowa box office, or mail tickets for refund including payment details for credit card purchases.
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University of Iowa
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University Box Office
Iowa City
Iowa
Dino
Lindale Mall
Ticketmaster
Hy-Vee robber sentenced to 25 years in Iowa court
Ray mond Paris, 48, convicted Jan. 23 of first degree robbery for the Oct. 3 Hy-Vee hold up at 1516 32nd St NE, was sentenced by Linn District Judge Larry Conmey to up to 25 years. He earned 130 days credit and must serve half before parole. Paroled time will go to Missouri to finish a separate armed robbery sentence. He also faces federal robbery charges for a Missouri post office heist.
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Raymond Paris
Linn
Larry Conmey
Iowa
Paris
Linn County
Harold Denton
Missouri
Cedar Rapids
32Nd St. NE
Two women sue Monticello optometrist over alleged misconduct
Jean Hall and Pam Robinson filed a nine page lawsuit in Jones County District Court alleging voyeurism invasion of privacy assault and battery slander and emotional distress by Gary Fisher they say he made patients disrobe for scoliosis eye exams and touched them during exams Fisher faced prior Board actions and is currently under probation while the suit seeks punitive damages and safety against future misconduct.
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Val Swinton
Iowa
Monticello
Gary Fisher
Jones County
Jean Hall
Hopkinton
Pam Robinson
Mechanicsville
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Fisher
State Board of Optometry Examiners
Ing
Robinson
Hall
Riley
Johnston boy shot to death in Johnston home
A 10-year-old Johnston boy, Paul Hodge, was killed and his mother Valerie Engebretsen was in critical condition after a Friday shooting at their residence. Investigators believe Valerie may have shot the boy and then herself. Berg Engebretsen reported hearing a noise but thought it originated from the furnace and found both injured in bed.
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Polk County
R.C. Wooters
Paul Hodge
Bery
Valerie Engebretsen
Wooters
Lieve
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines
Berg Engebretsen
Engebretsen
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