Palo Alto County Voters Again Cast Bellwether Forecast
In Palo Alto county Iowa home to a longtime bellwether record, Republicans in Emmetsburg backed Ford by a large margin while Carter Bayh and Udall led Democratic straw votes. The county plans to send delegates to the February county convention amid scheduling conflicts with the state wrestling tournament.
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IDOT Opinion Widens Turner Ray Neu Breach
Des Moines reports that Attorney General Richard Turner Gov. Robert Ray and Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu clashed over IDOT authority to set legal truck lengths. Turner criticized Neu for a late session ruling, while Neu dismissed Turner’s remarks as unhelpful. The three Republicans are described as divergent in approach.
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State lawmaker subcommittee chair listings corrected
The corrected report states Rep. Robert Bina of Davenport chairs the house ways means subcommittee on local budgets and Rep. Wyckoff serves as a member. It also notes Rep. Kenneth Miller of Independence chairs the subcommittee on assessment practices while Rep. Emil Husak of Toledo is the chair.
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Independence
Ways-Means
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Toledo
Iowa City drug case moves to Iowa Supreme Court
Johnson County attorney Jack Dooley said he would appeal Magistrate Thornton's ruling that evidence from the Fox residence and a prior van search was obtained by an illegal warrant. The case involves five defendants facing eight drug charges after a van stop led to the warrant. A stay of further action awaits the high court decision.
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Ponder Seeks Senate Seat in 12th District
Monticello police chief Paul Ponder 25 announces Democratic bid for state senator from the 12th district currently held by Clifton Lamborn of Maquoketa. He is a Monticello native with past roles as assistant chief deputy sheriff and escort officer, married and a Kirkwood graduate pursuing a crime justice degree at Mt. Mercy College.
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Iowa Senate votes to outlaw public toilet charges
The Iowa Senate approved 45 to 0 a bill banning charges for entering or exiting public toilets. The measure, sent from the House last February 25, passes with minimal debate after a clarifying amendment. It returns to the House to consider the Senate amendment. Also noted is Franklin D. Roosevelt announcing his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932.
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UI Students Protest Dismissal Over Research Charge
About 200 University of Iowa students walked out of an undergraduate psychology class to protest the firing of assistant professor Stuart Greenberg. Dean Dee Norton said the decision cited insufficient research, noting teaching and service must meet standards. Greenberg defended his work and rejected an emphasis on research over teaching.
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Ford Lists Ray As Possible Running Mate
President Ford mulls vice presidential candidates naming Elliot Richardson Edward Brooke Howard Baker William Brock Charles Percy and governors Dan Evans Robert Ray and Christopher Bond as potential picks. Gov Ray says he would consider the post if offered but is not currently a candidate.
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Non-Vaccinated Children May Be Epidemic Source
Des Moines AP report cites state health officials warning that older unvaccinated elementary students may ignite a new measles outbreak. Officials note 80 193 measles vaccinations last year across Iowa, with 717 statewide cases, more than five times 1974. Apathy cited as barrier. Iowa lacks school vaccination law.
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Utilities Told of Gas Curtailments in Upper Midwest
Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America informs 49 utilities in Iowa Indiana and Illinois of curtailments due to supply shortfalls and stalled FPC approval for increased production. Major Chicago area and Illinois utilities expect no year round cuts while storage withdrawals rise amid severe cold and Gulf wells delays.
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Iowa Bills Digest Highlights Ranging From Permits to Education
A Des Moines AP digest lists Iowa Senate and House bills on crime and permits. SF 1046 empowers the attorney general to revoke business licenses tied to organized crime. HF 1010 deletes notarization for postcard voter registrations. HF 1067 requires school transport for unsafe walking districts. HF 1074 caps court costs at five dollars for simple misdemeanors.
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Buchanan Judge Suspends Licenses
Independence report: Judge Joseph C. Keefe declared Dennis Frank McLane a habitual violator and refused license renewal for one year, with court costs. Algene Muriel Helms pled guilty to drunk driving receiving a suspended 60 day jail term, indefinite license suspension, drinking drivers school, and parole to one year.
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Aurora
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