New Hampshire Looms Over Democratic Presidential Bid
The six Democratic contenders race toward the February 18 New Hampshire primary with campaigns focusing on momentum. After NH, 29 contests across the nation will decide delegates for the national convention, shaping whether the race ends quickly or drags on. The frontrunner tag centers on Clinton, whose strategy hinges on a strong NH showing to propel momentum into South and West contests.
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New Hampshire
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Nebraska
Bob Kerrey
Midwest
Govs
L. Douglas Wilder
Virginia
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Clinton
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Joe Trippi
Wilder
Texas flood victims wait as Trinity River releases slow
In Liberty Texas officials reduce Lake Livingston Dam discharges to about 80 000 cfs as floodwaters linger downstream. Residents like Dorothy Patterson and June Amaya endure shelter life while Hardin and Liberty homes remain underwater for a third time in two years amid ongoing rising river levels.
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Texas
Liberty
Trinity River
Amaya
Hardin
Trinity River Authority
Lake Livingston Dam
Authority
Forest Powell
Trustees seek bankruptcy route over Iowa flood losses
The panel's trustee argues bankruptcy is the best path to recover funds from Iowa flood losses tied to a $75.32 million potential shortfall. Officials expect Trinity River floods to recede soon, while Texas storms left at least 15 dead and millions in damage.
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Texas
Brazos
Colorado
Trinity
Iowa
David Lyons
Bankruptcy filing threatens Iowa Trust recovery lien
Receiver Lyons weighs Iowa Trust bankruptcy as ITM fraud case looms. ITM and ex-president Wymer face a 30 count federal fraud indictment. Bankruptcy could delay returns and complicate recovery of about 65 million traced funds. Lyons notes political issues, but prioritizes fund collection and distribution.
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Iowa Trust
Institutional Treasury Management Inc
Irvine
Calif
ITM
Steven Wymer
Lyons
Iowa
Wymer
Los Angeles
Pacific Island
Micronesia
Colorado
California
Iowa lawmakers weigh tax overhaul amid election pressures
Rep Jack Hatch proposes repealing the 4 cent sales tax while raising income tax rates to offset revenue and ease burdens for low and middle income Iowans. The plan adds spending cuts and limits, but faces weak support as Branstad resists tax increases. Sen Richard Varn backs controlling expenditures as the budget issue dominates.
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Jack Hatch
D-Des Moines
Branstad
Richard Varn
D-Solon
Iowa legislative session preview and tax debate unfolds
A weekly rundown covers juvenile justice public safety and public policy topics for the Iowa legislature. Branstad backs a cigarette tax hike while Democrats oppose another rise. Lawmakers discuss funding reforms and revenue options amid bids to balance budgets and address deficits.
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Branstad
Public Hearing Set on Vacating Rose Hill Lane in Linn County Iowa
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM on January 28, 1992 in the Administrative Office Building Cedar Rapids Iowa. The hearing concerns the proposed vacation of a road described as that portion of Rose Hill Lane in section 36 township 85 north range 5 west. The description begins at the Matsell Park Road east right of way line and runs along Rose Hill Lane to a point 60 feet west of the east line of the northeast quarter of section 36-85-5.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
1St Street
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rose Hill Lane
St. P.M
Linn County
Notice of Dissolution of Marriage and Probate Filings
In Johnson Linn County Iowa a petition for dissolution of marriage in the matter of Stephen Harper and Charlotte Harper is on file with attorney E Daniel OBrien Cedar Rapids. A probate notice for the estate of Alice Jane Sawyer names Phyllis A Haisch as executor with a four month deadline for claims and the date of second publication January 6 1992.
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Iowa District Court
Johnson County
Stephen
Harper
Shar
T. Harper
Stephen . Harper
E. Daniel O'Brien
2Nd Street
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Roxann Repstien
Alice Jane Sawyer
Allice Jane Sawyer
Phyillis A. Haisch
Phyllis A. Haisch
Main Street
Brandon
Henry E. Nathanson
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids Regional Solid Waste Feasibility Discussed
Linn County Board of Supervisors discussed ECICOG’s regional solid waste composting plan and expressed interest in participating in a feasibility study. The meeting also covered a lawsuit by Cedar Rapids and Des Moines against the state over proposed diversion of sanitary landfill funds and a renewal discussion with Gordon Thompson and Norm Popenhagen.
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Board OF Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Linn County Auditor’s Office
Oxley
Perry
Huber
Ecicog
City of
Des Moines
Gordon Thompson
Norm Popenhagen
Cedar Rapids Cable Regulatory Ordinance Proceeding
Cedar Rapids adopts Chapter 14 Cedar Rapids Cable Communications Regulatory Ordinance to regulate system franchises and operations. The measure defines grantee Cox Cable Cedar Rapids, sets franchise term to 15 years, outlines construction rights, compliance with FCC rules, indemnification, insurance, and fines for noncompliance, with notices and permits to be filed and public hearings conducted.
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Federal Communication Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City of
Shail
Cox Cable
Cedar Rapids, Inc
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
National Building and Electric Code
National Electric Safety Code
State of
United
Federal Aviation Authority
Cedar Rapid
County Board Minutes Note Budget Amortization and Correspondence
The minutes record a resolution by Claudine Hixson amending appropriations from 54,133,822 to 54,158,684 as DHRM revenue expenditures adjust. Motions by Perry and Huber approve filing of letters on Hickory Wind subdivision and Miller Rd, refer to officials, and approve December 18, 199? minutes before adjournment at 11:55 a.m.
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Huber
Perry
Te Ee
DHRM
Home Health and Mental Health Institute
Claudine Hixson
Thomas Getta
Vincent Noce
Hickory
Daniel Langfield
Miller Rd
Louis Everett
Linda Langenberg
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Dorothy Patterson
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Streit
Gundacker
Marshalltown
Carr
Heidloff
Maloney
Brent Appel
Ann Richards
Tom Riley
ITF Board
IMT
Legislative Democrats
Terry Branstad
Roger Halvorson
Monona
Proceedings OF Supervisors
Cedar Rapids Council
Donald J. Canney
Lyle K. Hanson
Haiity
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