Roberts foresees re election as Iowa GOP chair
Iowa Republican Central Committee chairman Steve Roberts, aligned with the moderate wing, says he can win re election Saturday despite a challenge from Ames businessman Frank Ted Tedesco. Gov. Ray praises Roberts while avoiding involvement, citing Roberts' leadership of two major party victories and debt concerns as ongoing issues.
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Iowa Republican Central Committee
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Ted) Tedesco
Roberts
Iowa Statehouse
Iowa
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Grassley
Robert D. Ray
Ray
GOP
Governor Ray Rules Out Dept Elimination In Budget Message
Des Moines Gov. Robert D. Ray said he will not propose eliminating state agencies in his budget to the General Assembly but hinted at possible personnel cuts for fiscal 1982 and 1983. He noted all departments are being reviewed for efficiency and that lawmakers may propose agency eliminations as economy measures. Ray promised details Thursday and indicated further reductions are likely.
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Des Moines
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General Assembly
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House of Representatives
Five Die On Iowa Highways In Weekend Crashes
United Press International reports five people died on Iowa roads over the weekend. Marcus man Marcus Hueser 20 died in a one car crash east of Remsen. Gerald Black 38 and his wife Peggy 32 died when their car rolled near Creston. Theresa Sinken 23 died after stepping into traffic in Ida Grove. Joey Lee Phillips 23 identified in Muscatine County crash near Letts.
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Remsen
Randall Hueser
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Creston
Gerald Black
Peggy
Battle Creek
Robert Miller
Ida
Ferry service opens as closed bridge leaves riders stranded
A 17 year old aluminum ferry begins runs between Prairie du Chien and McGregor to cover the closed U S Highway 18 bridge over the Mississippi. Coast Guard rules limit shifts. ticket pricing includes 1 per trip and 24 ride booklets. Authorities plan shuttle buses, with hopes of SBA aid amid detours and expected commerce losses.
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Dreyfus
U.S. Small Business Administration
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