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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1988
Page
4
Paul Smith, a Coe College physics professor since 1964, holds degrees from Park College, Washington University, and Tufts University. He has been an active Iowa Democratic Caucus member for nearly twenty years.
A first-person account traces the evolution of the Iowa Democratic Caucus from smoke-filled rooms to an open proportional system. The author recalls leadership roles, reforms in 1970s rules, and efforts to broaden participation for women minorities youth and newcomers while balancing majority and minority rights.
Cris Konger, 21, of Ollie, rammed a Keokuk County sheriff's car on U S Highway 78 west of Richland after a traffic stop for suspected intoxication. He fled in reverse, causing about $1000 damage, then was arrested. He was jailed overnight and released after signing a promise to appear. Charges focus on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
LuAnn Buehneman of Delta lost control on Highway 21 and struck the Skunk River bridge around 4 a.m. She was treated and released at Keokuk County Hospital. About $1,000 damage was reported. The accident remains under investigation.
Volunteers are sought by Red Cross Meals on Wheels Catholic Worker House and other groups. Positions include babysitting recep tionist clerical teletypewriter duties disaster response and general volunteer mobilization with training and flexible hours. Call numbers provided for each group.
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