Federal bid rigging probe touches Iowa DOT in Ames
Federal authorities have interviewed IDOT officials in Ames and asked for bid records as part of a broader bid rigging inquiry. IDOT Director Warren Dunham said he does not know if the effort is an investigation and noted records were sent to Chicago.
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State Sen Craft announces run for Iowa lieutenant governor
Des Moines Iowa State Senator Rolf Craft a Decorah Republican and Ways and Means chair formally announced his bid for lieutenant governor The six year veteran plans to leave the Senate and pursue the nomination with a likely GOP primary shaping up as House Leader Larry Pope may enter The announcement notes Crafts county roots Luther College ties and desire for reform while acknowledging potential cross party collaboration plus a Democratic bid from Rep Bob Anderson
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Hughes backs Campbell in Iowa governor race endorsement
Harold Hughes announced his endorsement of Ed Campbell for the Democratic nomination for governor of Iowa. He also said he is considering serving as Campbell’s campaign manager and plans a decision today. Hughes had earlier withdrawn from a possible bid due to residency rules and had said he would endorse no candidate. He shifted after Gov. Robert Ray’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Terry Branstad. U S Rep Tom Harkin said he will not run.
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Aces on Bridge by Ira G Corn Jr Needs Uncommon Play to Save Contract
Declarer must choose a heart lead and play the nine to avoid losses. By inserting the heart nine, West’s club maneuvers are stymied, enabling dummy to discard a club loser and securing a 10 trick race with two favorable finesses.
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Iowa Gov signs chickadee checkoff for tax refunds
Gov. Robert Ray signed a law allowing Iowans to donate any portion of their income tax refund to the state fish and game protection fund. Known as the chickadee checkoff, the measure aims to boost non game wildlife protection and takes effect for the 1983 tax year.
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River tax hike could raise costs for Iowa farmers
Iowa officials warn a Reagan plan to charge shippers for river use could boost corn and soybean production costs by up to 8 cents per bushel. By 1990 farmers might lose 10.1 to 13.3 million annually, with higher rail charges possible. U.S. Senate confirms Mary Louise Smith to Civil Rights Commission.
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