Legislative maneuver backfires on highway committee head
In Des Moines, Sen. Martin Wiley changes stance on a billboard ban after federal policy shifts. The 660 foot interstate billboard limit faces subcommittee gridlock as Nolan blocks passage. If defeated, Iowa could lose an estimated 1.7 million in federal road funds.
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Sleepy lawmakers defer bills as Mooty calls page 2
Legislative notes recount Lt. Gov. Mooty delaying six bills on Monday while lawmakers recover from weekend visits. The encounter prompts a joke about selecting a bill on page 2. A barber standards bill passes after an anti discrimination amendment was dropped.
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Foster Care Bill and Three Other Acts Signed by Gov Hughes
Gov Harold Hughes signed four bills including a foster home care program for delinquent children with licensed homes and eligibility for federal aid. The measures also authorize county conservation fund payments, allow intercounty annexation, and legalize a 4790 dollar contract for courthouse repairs in Wright County.
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Decorah Hospital Receives 2400 Gift From Bradish Estate
A $2400 donation to Smith Memorial hospital comes from the Norman C. Bradish estate. The funds will furnish six private rooms and feature plaques on each door honoring Bradish’s grandfather A. Bradish grandmother Elisa Bradish father John Haines Bradish mother Sarah Conyers Bradish and aunts Mary Bradish Bones and Elusa Bradish Gregg.
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Faulty Wiring Blamed For Hopkinton Blaze
A Hopkinton area barn fire on the W. F. Lamont farm three miles southeast of Hopkinton was caused by faulty wiring. Discovered around 12:30 a.m. by the Lamphier family, the blaze damaged a barn corner but livestock and equipment were largely saved. The loss limited to hay and straw bales.
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Delta Rites for Iowa Plane Crash Victim
SIGOURNEY The body of Michael Paul Beall 21 Somers Ind killed in a plane crash near Fort Dodge Sunday night will be buried Thursday at the Garrett cemetery north of Delta. He is survived by his parents Wayne Beall Margery Pence Beall two brothers paternal grandmother Mrs Tom Beall maternal grandfather Artie Pence and other relatives. Services will be held Thursday at 9 30 a.m. at the Bruce funeral home in Fort Dodge.
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Plane Crash Victim Rites at Littleport
George Ruegnitz 20, Elkport, died in a Florida plane crash while serving in the navy. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport. Survived by his parents and two sisters. Body returned to Witt funeral home.
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Roy Ruegnitz
Elkport
Hope Lutheran Church
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Four Fairfield youths charged in Iowa City car theft case
Four Fairfield youths arrested in a stolen car in Iowa City faced motor vehicle larceny charges in Washington Iowa. Richard Ryder 22 and James Ryder 24 were bound over for district court with Richard posting 1000 dollars bail. James remains in jail along with two brothers held in juvenile court for the Washington car theft.
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Fairfield
Washington
Richard Ryder
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James Ryder
Washington County
Stormont Schools Superintendent awarded three year contract
ARLINGTON Supt. Ray Kuehl, completing his first year as Stormont Schools superintendent, has been awarded a three year contract.
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Ray Kuehl
Stormont Schools
Liquor by the drink tops Iowa legislative talks
Des Moines Republicans rally as George Nagle declares liquor by the drink the hottest issue of the current legislature and urges an enforceable bill to curb excess while giving citizens a right to drink. Rep James Bramwell joins in criticizing the Kennedy era messaging as Iowa debates a prolonged session to resolve key issues.
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Nagle
James Bramwell
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United States
Iowa
Ice Out First Tows Push Up Mississippi River
Two tow boats began Mississippi River traffic from Keokuk on Monday with cargoes of petroleum. The Nelson M Broad Street pushed 9,000 tons toward Bet tendorf through Lock 19, followed by the Sandy Southern with 5,500 tons for Burlington.
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UPI
Mississippi River
Bettendorf
Sandy Southern
Burlington
Lawmaker Praises Approach On Property Tax Relief Debate
Legislator Nagle commended a housing and tax relief debate noting utility commission bill in the house and senate. He urged prudent steps to assess personal gains before promising broad action, stressing adequate disposition of measures.
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Utilities Commission
Senate
Nagle
Iowan Killed In Slush Bypass Crash Near Pocahontas
Albert Harry Johnson aged 69 of Milford was killed when his wife lost control on a slush covered highway 3 near Pocahontas driving into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
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UPI
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Milford
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