GOP aims to draw districts after 1990 census
Des Moines reports Frank Fahrenkopf, Republican National Committee chair, prioritizes winning control of state legislatures and governorships to shape district lines after the 1990 census. He stresses 1991 plan, notes 75 percent approval rating, and cites declines in land values and falling interest rates aiding GOP candidates.
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Nystrom joins race for Iowa treasurer nomination
Des Moines State Sen. Jack Nystrom of Boone said he will seek the Republican nomination for state treasurer at today's convention in Des Moines. If chosen, he will face incumbent Democrat Michael Fitzgerald in November. He has chaired the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System Advisory Board, which oversees about $2 billion in assets. Nystrom is midway through his fourth Senate term and could keep his Senate seat if defeated in November.
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Junkins Criticizes IDC Grant to Iowa Beef Processors
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Lowell Junkins condemned the Iowa Development Commission for awarding a 738000 grant from lottery profits to Iowa Beef Processors for a Council Bluffs project that would add a bacon operation and create 238 jobs. He urged procedural reforms to ensure timely, transparent decisions and inclusion of non voting legislators at meetings.
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Iowa May non-farm jobs rise 8100 from April but fall 3800 from 1985
Des Moines AP figures show Iowa added 8100 non-farm positions in May due to summer hiring. Construction and local government gains offset weakness in wholesale trade and farm machinery. May total 1,088,100, with 3000 construction, 2000 local government, 700 retail gains. 3800 fewer than May 1985 chiefly from farm and construction machinery layoffs.
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