University of Iowa to drop housing rule for sophomores
University of Iowa President Willard Boyd plans to recommend ending the residence hall requirement for sophomores and suspending freshman housing rules for fall 1980, with the proposal going to the state Board of Regents at its Jan 19 meeting. The move follows student and Senate support for more housing choice.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Willard Boyd
Boyd
State Board of Regents
Connally hints at 1980 presidential bid in Sioux City
Former Texas Gov. John Connally told about 150 at a Sioux City fund-raiser that he will announce soon his decision on whether to run for the presidency in 1980. He praised Iowa Gov. Robert Ray as an outstanding and respected potential running mate and said Ray would be a great addition to any ticket.
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Sioux City
Texas
John Connally
Connally
Roger Jepsen
Robert Ray
Ray
Davenport approves unusual municipal bond plan to aid buyers
Davenport Iowa city council adopts guidelines for a municipal revenue bond program to finance low and middle income home loans at rates about 1 percent above the city bond cost. The plan targets families with 1978 gross incomes under 22 000 and aims to attract residents, though some officials favor higher income limits to broaden eligibility. First Federal Savings & Loan and a local underwriting group question competitiveness and legal viability, while bonding counsel urges caution to secure an AA rating. There is no price limit on homes under the program.
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Davenport
Iowa
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Dain
William Fennelly
Davenport Pushes City Mortgage Bond Plan for New Homes
Davenport eyes a bond issue of 15 to 20 million to back a city loan program for single family homes and duplexes. The plan offers three eighths of 1 percent servicing fees and restricts to new purchases in Davenport. Other Iowa cities may seek similar authority.
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Denver
Rock Island
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Pseudorabies Outbreak Reported in Clayton County Cattle
An Iowa pseudorabies outbreak is confirmed in a Clayton County cattle herd owned by Bruce Little of Farmersburg. About 30 cows and calves have died, with ISU lab vets isolating the virus. Dr. Vaughn Seaton notes cattle outbreaks are rare but can have high mortality, up to about 50 percent in a herd.
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Elkader
Clayton County
Bruce Little
Farmersburg
Little
Iowa State University
Ames
Vaughn Seaton
ISU
Gazette
Seaton
Urban revitalization bill offers three tax exemption options
Iowa House members introduced an urban revitalization bill with three exemption options for central city property taxes on residential and commercial improvements. Rep. Lyle Krewson expects quick House passage by Jan 22 with hearings slated, while noting safeguards against industrial dominance and required tenant relocation assistance. A Senate companion exists.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
68Th General Assembly
Lyle Krewson
Urbandale
House
Ways- Means Committee
Krewson
Legislative Actions in Iowa Senate 1979 Session
Senate records show authorizing Kevin P Light as a special consultant for week one of the 1979 session. An Iowa Code distribution plan and bills distribution to county auditors and congressional delegation are adopted. A joint inaugural committee for Governor Ray and Lt. Governor Branstad is established and joint sessions for canvass and State of the State are adopted with six House members and six senators to assist with the inauguration.
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Kevin P. Light
Senate
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Terry Branstad
House
Robert D Ray
Iowa to probe Mesquakie Indian complaints in Tama County
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission plans a probe into Mesquakie Indian discrimination charges with possible assistance from the U.S. Civil Rights Commission advisory committee. A public forum is set for January 17 at the Mesquakie settlement and January 18 near Tama Toledo to gather both sides before investigators decide on progress. The complaints include a bus driver incident and alleged bias in employment and social services. ON THIS DATE in 1968 Surveyor 7 made a soft moon landing.
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Iowa Advisory Committee
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Tama County
Thomas Mann Jr
Des Moines
Lee Furgerson
Furgerson
Mann
State Commission
Advisory Commission
Mesquakie Settlement
Tama-Toledo
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