Johnson takes Iowa state auditor post after Smith's death
Richard Johnson, 44, becomes Iowa state auditor after Lloyd Smith’s heart attack death, moving from administration at IDOT. He plans staff expansion and training, emphasizes openness with agencies, and seeks to introduce performance auditing with input from the League of Iowa Municipalities and County Officers Association.
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Des Moines
Richard Johnson
State Auditor
Lloyd Smith
Johnson
Drake University
Iowa Department of Transportation
Smith
Department of State
Robert Ray
Ray
Highway Commission
IDOT
Lloyd’s
State Executive Council
Iowa State University
Executive Council
ISA
League of Iowa Municipalities
County Officers Association
Ed Kremenak recalls 1936 to 1979 mail era in Clutier
Ed Kremenak, a rural carrier for 42 years, recalls the 1936 to 1979 mail service evolution in Clutier. He describes shifts from horse and Model A to Ford Bronco, route 63 miles to 92, and post office changes under Roosevelt era to today.
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Clutier
Ed Kremenak
Franklin Roosevelt
Kremenak
Post Office
Roosevelt
Chicago and North Western
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Palo
Shellsburg
Vinton
Dysart
U.S. Postal Service
Van Nostrand warns Iowa on oil dependence in Mideast unrest
Maurice Van Nostrand chairing the Iowa Commerce Commission writes to Iowa eight congressmen urging strong action to curb reliance on foreign oil. He warns that disruption in the Mideast could threaten American freedom and urges domestic energy development and alternative sources. He cites prior failed Senate bid and cites clipped editorials and reports to support his case.
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Des Moines
Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa
van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
Saudi Arabia
Iran
U.S. Senate
Roger Jepsen
United States
Mideast
Donald Graff
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Atlanta Constitution
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Auditor’s Office
Roger Munns
Gazette
Statehouse
Army Reserve