More than One Million Spent to Boost Iowa Caucus turnout
ARP and allied groups push participation in Iowa caucuses on February 8. Meg McKnight says ARP plans to spend over 700000 to reach 300000 members over 50. Training sessions drew over 2000 attendees, many new to caucus process, signaling strong enthusiasm.
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Iowas caucus push by groups aims to spark turnout
AARP-Vote and STARPAC run telephone banks and forums to educate Iowans on caucus participation. U S 88 and Beyond War distribute videos and brochures on six key issues. Education groups mobilize teachers and unions while parties expect up to 125000 attendees barring bad weather.
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U.S. 88
Owa
Iowa
Beyond War
Don Dooley
Dole Promises Hands-on Presidency to Push Agenda
Kansas Senator Bob Dole told The Gazette Editorial Board he would personally push Congress to back his legislative plans if he becomes president. He noted Reagan improved ties with Congress after Howard Baker became White House chief of staff and warned future presidents must verify INF treaty provisions. Dole called for a one year spending freeze to curb debt costs, suggesting selective exemptions for Social Security, food stamps and WIC to save up to 150 billion over three years.
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Cosby Brings Ordinary Life to Lively Carver Hawkeye Show
Iowa City review notes Bill Cosby delivering two hours of warm humor from a stage chair at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The performance, mixed with family life bits and gentle reflections on aging, drew cheers from students and grandparents alike as Cosby joked about his five kids, the Jackson campaign, and his 24th wedding anniversary.
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Cosby
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Carver- Hawkeye
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Jackson
Iowa
University of Iowa
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Cliff Huxtable
Gazette
Chris Stewart
UNI offers graduate course at NITI Calmar campus
The University of Northern Iowa will offer a spring Monday night course on development of young children at NITI in Calmar. Key Lee will teach the three credit hours from 6 to 9 40 p.m. Feb 1 through April 25 in Max Clark Hall Room 211. Tuition is 243 for undergraduates and 288 for graduates with prepaid registration urged via the UNI Continuing Education office.
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Northeast Iowa Technical Institute
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University of Northern Iowa
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Caucuses Shape South Africa Policy Appeal in Iowa
Eric Stra reports that AFSC representatives Kathy Flewellen Rajen Naidoo and Dennis Goldberg spoke in Cedar Rapids ahead of caucuses urging Iowans to consider morality over politics regarding Angola and South Africa. They described UNITA tactics, amputations, and apartheid era prisons while urging voters to influence party platforms.
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