Longtime Linn County officials win Democratic supervisor slots
Incumbent Jean Oxley and Ken Perry Jr. secure the Democratic nominations for supervisor on the November ballot, outdistancing Jerry Holmes and Bill McEvoy. Oxley cites veteran leadership and programs aiding the elderly and disabled, while Perry underscores government experience as voters favor known names. Joe Rinas not seeking re election. Schriner's term runs to 1991.
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Ken Perry Jr
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Bill McEvoy
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Ken Schriner
Incumbents Hold Off Challengers in County Primary Race
In Bremer County Kathy Thomas defeated Auditor Austa White 969 to 694 as eight incumbents faced intra party challenges with White the only defeat. Donald Robertson won the Democratic primary in Washington County 547 to 69 and will face Sheriff Yale Jarvis in November. Bert Elledge lost Delaware County GOP primary 618 to 444 to Ronald Wilhelm, who will be Sheriff. Wilhelm had been appointed earlier this year. In Allamakee County incumbent supervisor Arlyn Fossum won 381 to 317. Dubuque Sheriff Leo Kennedy won 1 865 to 1 607 in the Democratic primary. Eldon Herrig led a Democratic field of four with 3 182 votes. Jackson County Supervisor Patrick O'Rourke defeated Jason Haynes 1 184 to 826. Winneshiek Sheriff Mel Lee won 1 090, with Robert Ward and Kenneth Zajicek trailing. Winneshiek Supervisor Gordon Fulson led a three count with 1 077 votes. Washington CountyNomination vote unclear. Cedar County Democrats selected Bill Camp ion 434, Judy Cottingham 416, Gene Weih 321. Republicans chose Jack Reeve 583, Paul Crock 542, Lawrence Quinn 379. Reeve and Crock are incumbents.
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Austa White
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Washington County
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Gary Romoser
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Yale Jarvis
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Wilhelm
Bob Campbell
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Allamakee County
Arlyn Fossum
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William Boge
Eldon Herrig
Jack Oberbroeckling
Jackson County
Patrick O'Rourke
Jason Haynes
Winneshiek County
Mel Lee
Robert Ward
Kenneth Zajicek
Gordon Fulsons
John Kerndt Jr
Glenn Haga
Cedar County
Bill Campion
Judy Cottingham
Gene Weih
Jack Reeve
Paul Crock
Lawrence Quinn
Reeve
Crock
East Iowa primaries show mixed county race results
Unofficial counts from Tuesday's primaries list numerous county races across Allamakee to Jackson. Incumbents shown with parentheses include electors Fossum, Rooff II, and Dunderheads in several districts. recounts noted in Virginia Bordwell's district due to a technical error.
Carpenter storms Johnson sheriff bid in Iowa City primary
Johnson County Deputy Sheriff Robert Carpenter won the Democratic nomination for sheriff with 72.12 percent of the vote. Ken Stock, assistant Iowa City police chief, trailed with 17.5 percent and may pursue an independent bid. Write-in votes helped veteran Robert Vevera reach the ballot.Results showed Carpenter’s victory but full official tallies were pending. Stock criticized the campaign as personal and dirty in tone.
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Carpenter
Robert Vevera
Ken Stock
Dan Dreckman
Steve Snyder
Stock
Redfern Wins 3rd District Race and Plans Campaign
Redfern declares intent to challenge incumbent Nagle by presenting the record to voters. Simpson, conceding, vows to help Redfern while hinting at another bid in the future. Redfern cites district knowledge, farm crisis experience, and contrasts on drug policy with Nagle. He criticizes Meese's leadership and urges Wright to step aside during the investigation.
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Concerts Heading Your Way From City Lines
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