Local option tax struggle stretches Iowa Senate vote
The local option tax idea failed to reach 26 votes in a three day Iowa Senate debate, sparking arm twisting and partisan hints. Senators from urban and rural areas mixed in voting patterns, with Republicans and Democrats on both sides. Gov. Ray’s priority, House reception, and potential reconsideration loom as Branstad and Stromer coordinate a White House invite, though trip approval remains uncertain.
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Des Moines
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Ankeny
Bob Rush
Jim Wells
Cedar Rapids
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Elkader
Joe Coleman
Clare
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Coleman
Ted Anderson
Waterloo
Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Clayton County
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Sioux City
Dave Readinger
Urbandale
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
House of Representatives
Terry Branstad
Dell Stromer
R-Garner
White House
Stromer
Branstad
Washington
Iowa Senate Puzzles Over Linn County Seats
Democrats in Iowa face a reapportionment puzzle as two Cedar Rapids senators in the 26th District may clash over an empty seat. With Sen. Bob Rush not seeking re election, Sen. Jim Wells could be forced to run for the district or Rush resigning could give Wells a free ride.
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Senate
Linn County
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Jim Wells
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Delaware County
Buchanan County
Ray keeps stance on extending 65-foot trucks in Iowa
Governor Robert Ray told reporters he has not changed his position on testing a longer 65-foot truck range beyond the current five mile Interstate link. Rep. Jack Woods cited a 1974 veto message blocking long trucks, recalling safety concerns from earlier battles over extending truck length on Iowa roads.
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Iowa
Jack Woods
D-Des Moines
Ray
Reagan visit uncertainty crops up in Des Moines
Washington and state leaders weigh Reagan’s Feb 9 Des Moines visit as aides discuss schedule gaps. Cornell College hosts Craig Allin for a talk on democracy in Mount Vernon. NBC Meet the Press features Snelling and Babbitt. Doris Peick launches a fund drive for Iowa House bid. Event called Women Words and Wisdom raises $5 with luncheon. Jim Lafferty joins Sen Jepsen’s staff after shifting from press duties and pesticide PR work.
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Meet the Press
Kwwl-Tv
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Iowa
Teamsters Hall
J St
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Linn County
Pat Kane
Ken Perry Jr
Jim Hennessey
Joe Rinas
Ken Schriner
Merle Kopel
Jim Lafferty
Philadelphia
Joint Economic Committee
Roger Jepsen
Mike Moran
Jepsen
Lafferty
National Agricultural Chemical Association
Dow Chemical Co
Iowa Legislature Last Week Review Jan 25-29
Des Moines AP reports a busy week in Iowa with floor debates, committee meetings, and multiple HF SF bill introductions. No bills passed. Senate advanced local option tax work while House and Senate conducted debates and committee work on tax, education, and criminal justice topics.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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House
Chamber
Right to work group elects new officers
DES MOINES AP Celeste Herbold of Mingo has been re elected chairman of Iowans for Right to Work. Other officers re elected include Daryl Watts Eagle Grove first vice chair man Don Reimenschneider Boone second vice chairman Rep Richard Welden R Iowa Falls treasurer and Gerald Bogan Des Moines executive secretary. New directors elected are Farnsley Peters Des Moines Iowa Manufacturers Association president Robert Ruark Oelwein ABCO Engineering president and state Sen Ray Taylor R Steamboat Rock.
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DES Moines
Celeste Herbold
Mingo
Iowans
Daryl Watts
Eagle Grove
Don Reimenschneider
Boone
Richard Welden
Lowa Falls
Gerald Bogan
Farnsley Peters
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Robert Ruark
Des Moines Inventor's Chair Displayed at Smithsonian
John Naughton of Des Moines built the first reclining dentist chair in 1958 revolutionizing patient care. His company sold 100,000 chairs in 50 countries after selling his firm for over 8 million dollars in 1969. Early models cost 800 dollars, modern versions reach 2300.
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John Naughton
Naughton
Des Moines
Weatherization seen as Iowa’s key weapon against high fuel bills
Weatherization crews work on 500 homes monthly as EPC officials call the program Iowa’s most important weapon in cutting heating costs. About 100,000 low income households will receive energy assistance this winter, with $32.5 million in block grants supporting weatherization and related efforts.
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UPI
Energy Policy Council
Iowa
EPC
Bob Tyson
Tyson
Congress
Robert D. Ray
Gross
Toway
House Energy Committee
Lisle Cook
R-Hubbard
ISU plans energy workshops for teens
ISU will host a six week energy research workshop for twelve top Iowa high school juniors selected by Lynn W. Glass. The program, now in its fifth year, is funded by the Iowa Utility Association and requires juniors to submit a paper on energy research to apply.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State University
Lynn W. Glass
Iowa Utility Association
Glass
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