TOGIR II Bikers Face Head Wind Into Fayette
About 200 TOGIR II riders arrived at Upper Iowa University in Fayette after an 85 mile leg from Dubuque. The group faced a gusty west wind and sunny heat, with many stopping for refreshments in Edgewood and Arlington as they pressed toward Decorah.
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Bid submission for Iowa law school bid disputed in court
In Des Moines the University of Iowa contest for a $14.39 million law school saw disputes over timing. PCL Construction Ltd of Edmonton faces claims its bid was one minute late, while university officials including architect Richard Jordison testified the bid was on time.
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Swartz seeks Lura seat in Iowa Senate race
Tom Swartz the Democratic representative from Marshalltown announced he will seek the District 36 Senate seat vacated by Mick Lura. Lura resigned last week to take a job in Des Moines. Branstad set a special election for November 8 to fill the seat including parts of Marshall and Jasper counties.
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Separate trial denied in Davidson case in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to review Ronald Harris Brown's bid to separate his first degree murder trial from Jay Hollins. Chief Justice Reynoldson stayed lower court rulings and ordered Brown to stand trial with Hollins on July 25 for the January 10 killing of Al Davidson, an assistant Black Hawk County public defender. Brown is from Mesa Arizona and is accused of the murder. Hollins, from Minneapolis, is suspected of planning it.
Kwioa Strike Hits Marshalltown After Pay Cut Rejection
Kwioa Corp factory workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 893 Unit 5 refused management’s pay cut and higher insurance costs. Production halted as workers walked off the job on Monday after the vote on Saturday.
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Branstad urges patience on Iowa budget plan
Gov. Terry Branstad says it is too early to decide on possible deficits and budget cuts or a special session. He notes revenues must be watched through next month and rules out nothing, including a session, if needed. He also comments on license plate colors, a state motto, and opposition to parimutuel betting limits amid a lawsuit.
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Amana FTC settle dispute over oven ads
Amana Refrigera tion Inc agreed to stop claiming its Radarange ovens passed exclusive torture tests by an independent lab. The FTC settlement ends a 1982 complaint alleging misleading ads about microwave oven tests, noting Panasonic also passed all tests. The deal requires accurate future tests and ads and is open for public comment for 60 days.
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State council backs HMO concept for Iowa workers
The Iowa Executive Council approved a concept to allow about 26,000 state workers to join health maintenance organizations. Details will be worked out in the coming weeks as officials seek to curb rising health care costs.
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