Mursener Resigns as Iowa GOP Political Director
Des Moines AP Jerry Mursener resigns as political director of the Iowa Republican Party effective Monday. Five of six professional staff positions are now vacant, with two new staffers to report soon. State Chairman Stephen Roberts says the party is reorganizing for the 1980 campaigns and disputes claims of a power struggle.
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Iowa City couple to face trial for murder in Jensen death
Robert Kern and Judy Kern, both 36, will be tried Sept 11 for the shooting death of Ady Jensen, 37, at his parents’ home near West Branch. The pair were arrested June 28 at their Iowa City home and charged with murder in Cedar County. Judge James Haverhamm set the date.
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Judy Kern
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Unlucky Driver Hits Pole After Cat Avoidance
An Iowa City woman Marilyn Smith 25 swerved to miss an animal at midnight on Friday the 13th and crashed into a telephone pole. She was treated at an area hospital for injuries described humorously as cats. No word on the cat’s color.
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Marilyn Smith
Wife sues utility over Lake Macbride sailing death
Marina Groff of Iowa City filed a 2.5 million lawsuit in Johnson County District Court against Iowa Electric Light and Power Co alleging negligence in the May 16 death of her husband Brad Groff. He was killed when his sailboat mast struck a power line in a cove on the lake's east side where sailing was allowed.
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Mount Joy teen drowns in Mississippi River near Le Claire
Authorities identified 15 year old Keith Gustafson of Mount Joy as the drowning victim after Scott County officers pulled his body from the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam 14. He reportedly swam toward an island and did not reach it.
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Prisoners Put in Segregation in Fort Madison Robbery Probe
Iowa State Penitentiary officials in Fort Madison said two inmates were placed in segregation as investigators probe the robbery of a prison guard during a routine check in the hobby and craft area. The guard was robbed at knifepoint. a diamond ring and cash were taken and he was cut. A homemade knife was later confiscated. Names of the segregated prisoners and the guard are not released.
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Iowa State Penitentiary
Jepsen Denounces Federal Land Control Policy in Washington
Senator Roger Jepsen argues private ownership is the only moral form of land use, criticizing federal land grabs and the 1976 Policy and Management Act. He warns of expanding government ownership and wilderness designations that would limit Americans’ use of land, and recalls 1863 New York conscription riots.
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Ray denies race bias in Des Moines news conference
Gov. Robert Ray disputed claims of prejudice against blacks and criticized Health Commissioner Norman Pawlewsky for a controversial department magazine cartoon. Activists pressed for appointing Catherine Williams, a black candidate, as director of the Department of Social Services.
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