Addition plan revived for Iowa Statehouse
The Capitol Planning Commission recommended studying a proposed 4 million dollar addition to the Iowa Statehouse to ease crowding. The panel asked the Legislative Council for 18000 dollars to fund the study by Hansen Lind Meyer with a mid September report.
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Branstad names task force to study hiring of minorities
Gov. Terry Branstad reappointed to head an affirmative action task force studying progress in hiring and promoting women and minorities. Fran Van Winkle leads the group, with members from Iowa Civil Rights Commission, ISU, UI, Regents, DOT, Merit Employment, and other state offices.
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Jet boat driver named in Dubuque fatal crash
Eric Coulson of Dubuque identified as jet boat driver in a Mississippi River collision that killed two Becker brothers, Mike 29 and Todd 22. Todd's body recovered near Peosta channel mouth Monday noon. Mike found Monday evening. County attorney reviewing statements. no charges filed.
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TOGIR II Rides South Against Relentless Wind
Riders in TOGIR II faced heavy gusts from Decorah to Wartburg College in Waverly covering 76 miles. Three riders were sidelined by a crash and a drop into gravel. two completed the leg while one sought a clinic. The group began at Luther College and faced heat, showers, and draft lines as they near Mount Vernon for a 106 mile solo tomorrow.
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American Legion convention to be held in Dubuque this weekend
The 65th annual Iowa American Legion convention takes place in Dubuque this Saturday with speeches by two Iowa politicians. Senator Roger Jepsen and Representative Tom Tauke are scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively.
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Decorah boy among 5 killed on Iowa roads
A 14 year old Decorah boy, Anthony Poock, was killed Tuesday night on Highway 9 when his moped was struck by a van driven by Leon Heike. Poock died at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital about 1 1/2 hours later.
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