Redmond quits bid in Iowa Senate race
The Iowa Senate loses a vocal critic as Sen. James Redmond announces he will not seek re election. Redmond cites low pay for legislators and the demands of a outside livelihood, while criticizing public indifference to government and urging greater voter involvement. He says he likes the Senate but must leave to support his family and pursue other work.
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Tip” O'Neill
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Kentucky government openness drew contrast with Iowa system
UPI reporter Minkoff, formerly in Iowa, says Kentucky officials are hard to reach and press conferences rare. He notes governors hold frequent briefings while access to Carroll is said to be limited and press interviews preferred. Officials deny favoritism, citing access issues.
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Gazette Yawn Spoof Noted by Roger Munns Last Week
In a lighthearted aside, Roger Munns of The Gazette noted a Broadway style yawn last week, signaling a moment of fatigue amid routine coverage.
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Linn County picks Stefani organization leaders
Newsy notes Ray Stefani and Rep. Joan Lipsky, both of Cedar Rapids, named Linn County representatives on the Governor Ray Stefani Committee. Stefani's Linn County chairman is a lawyer. Lipsky, retiring after 12 years in the Legislature, becomes co-chairman. The Linn County Democratic Central Committee will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Farmers State Bank in Marion. Cyrus Vance guest on Issues and Answers at noon Channel 9. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal on Meet the Press Channel 7 at 11:30 a.m. Israel PM Begin to be interviewed Face the Nation Channel 2 at 11 a.m.
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Channel 7
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Menachem Begin
Iowa Sunshine baton twirlers light up East Iowa parades
In Atkins and Shellsburg a group of 22 young baton twirlers ages seven to thirteen known as Iowa Sunshine has quickly earned first prizes in recent parades. Originating in Atkins as a Kirkwood Community College baton class led by Sandy Cooper, the members come from Atkins Fairfax Newhall and Cedar Rapids. They rehearse once a week at Atkins Community School and many practice at home.
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