House Rules Debate Triggers Democratic Backlash in Iowa
In Des Moines the Iowa House faced a tailspin as Democrats blocked a first attempt to debate session rules. Rep. Richard Byerly led a challenge alleging improper form and missing actions in the rules package, prompting a committee return and procedural scrambles.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Richard Byerly
Ankeny
House Rules Committee
Byerly
Rules Committee
William Harbor
Henderson
House
Harbor
Gacy Paroled by Iowa Board After Carelessness Claim
An Iowa Parole Board member cited an error of carelessness in discharging John Wayne Gacy Jr from parole for a 1971 sex offense. Iowa officials said they were not informed of a Chicago arrest and may not have discharged him had they known. Gacy later claimed to Illinois investigators that he killed 32 boys and young men.
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DES Moines
Iowa Parole Board
John Wayne Gacy Jr
Gacy
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
George Paul
Brooklyn
Iowa Board of Parole
Waterloo
Chicago Tribune
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John Walton
Walton
Gerald Gist
Marion residents push merger talks between districts
A Marion citizen committee IMPACT voted to urge discussions between the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar Community school districts about a possible merger. Paul Draper will lead a four member committee to approach both districts and study potential tax savings and efficiencies. Officials from both districts indicated willingness to meet, noting existing cooperation in in service days and shared programs.
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Marion
Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Impact
Marion People’s Action Committee
Paul Draper
Draper
William Grundy
Glen Easterday
Miller aims to create Iowa farm division in AG office
Des Moines gubernatorial hopeful Tom Miller says a farm division within the Iowa attorney general's office could oversee Family Farm Act enforcement and grain car inquiries by midsummer. Budget limits delay start. Miller seeks funds for a division director and would relocate staff if approved.
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Des Moines
Tom Miller
Iowa Attorney General's Office
Iowa
Richard Turner
Miller
Attorney General
the Gazette
General Assembly
Iowa Legislature Activity January 11 1978 Fourth Day Actions
The Iowa Senate adopted SR 3 to set Senate rules for the 68th General Assembly and passed SCR 3 to set joint rules, with votes 29-20 and 27-22 respectively. The chamber adjourned at 12 10 p m. The House convened at 9 a m with party caucuses and approved HF 23 providing salaries and benefits for 68th General Assembly members and staff, adjourning at 5 20 p m.
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Senate
68Th General Assembly
House
Long Knife Leads to Arrest in Cedar Rapids
Police arrested Leslie E. Milam, 51, of 1313 G Ave NE, on charges of carrying a weapon after finding a blade over three inches. Milam, a maintenance worker at IE Tower, was identified through witness tips linked to another investigation.
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Leslie E. Milam
Ave
Linn
Milam
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