Iowa House approves bigger truck size and higher fees
Iowa lawmakers vote 80 to 14 to raise truck length from 55 to 60 feet and weight from 73,280 to 80,000 pounds, with license fees boosting revenue by about 15.2 million. Debate focused on funding road damage and distribution to primary, farm to market roads, amid leadership opposition to an alternate formula.
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Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Iowa
Robert Ray
Wayne Bennett
R-Galva
Senate
Bennett
House
Lyle Krewson
Urbandale
Krewson
Arbitration for Today’s College Community Salaries
Page 7A reports that salary disputes for the college and community are now in an arbitrator’s hands. The article notes ongoing adjustments and the potential impact on campus staff and operations.
Health Center Board Declines Appointing To Regional Referral Panel
The Linn County Health Center board refused to appoint one of its members to an ad hoc committee that will study a regional concept for Information and Referral. This action narrows the panel composition as the study begins on Page 5A.
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Linn County Health Center Board
Child’s Essay Hums About Sister’s Marriage Plans
A school essay humorously notes that the writer’s older sister is getting married next month and is busy preparing for the event. The line plays on a child’s misarticulation, reflecting a lighthearted family moment.
Hughes still leads Delaware County Democrats in bid for chair
Phyllis Hughes was re elected county chairman by a 28 11 vote over Tom Pounds at a late night Central Committee meeting. Pounds and supporters had accused Hughes of violating party rules with precinct caucuses and appointments. Pounds remains vice chairman with 21 16 over Ralph Engleken.
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Manchester
Phyllis Hughes
Delaware
Delaware County
Hughes Hughes
New Blood
Hughes
Pounds
Ralph Engleken
Greeley
Reagan Carter sweep in South as primaries loom
The Democratic and Republican frontrunners Carter and Reagan dominated Tuesday contests in Florida Alabama and Georgia with Carter winning 61 88 and 82 percent and Reagan 57 73 and 69 percent earning Carter 181 delegates and boosting Reagan lead. Ford said he may enter after Illinois primary based on a CBS interview and an ABC Lou Harris poll showing he could beat Carter. Carter also won Oklahoma caucuses and Washington Hawaii contests while Powell noted the economy’s impact on voters.
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Reagan
Gerald Ford
Ford
Carter
Illinois
ABC
Lou Harris
Cbs-Tv
Oklahoma
Kennedy
Washington
Hawaii
White House
Jody Powell
Powell
Thieves Steal Lucite Toilet Seat With Hidden Coins
Tama police report a break in at Thomas Co. 204 West Fifth Street where a clear Lucite toilet seat was taken. The lid contains molded coins including pre-1964 silver coins and pennies worth about 400 dollars, with the seat bolted to the wall in the display area. Entry gained through a shop door as business opened.
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TAMA
Thomas Co
West Fifth St
William Steies
Steies
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