Water Resources Council bill clears Iowa House
The Iowa House approved 87 to 2 a bill to centralize water regulation under the Iowa Water Resources Council, replacing the Natural Resources Council by July 1 1983. The plan consolidates flood plains dam safety irrigation water quality treatment and distribution and aims to save money while shaping state water policy.
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Iowa Water Resources Council
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Natural Resources Council
Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Health
Farmers Soil Conservation District
Robert Ray
Iowa Department of Environmental Quality
Lisle Cook
Hubbard
DEQ
Richard Welden
Iowa Falls
Welden
Water Council
Doug Ritsema
Orange City
Boone farmer seeks Democratic bid for Iowa secretary role
Jim Riordan a 32 year old Boone grain and livestock operator announced his candidacy for Iowa secretary of agriculture. He vows to push for pro farmer legislation testify before Congress and advocate for farmers while forging cooperation among farmers workers and small businesses Riordan seeks the post against Republican incumbent Robert Lounsberry and is the sole Democratic candidate to announce. He previously ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in 1976 and is married with two children.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Boone Farmer
Iowa
Robert Lounsberry
Jim Riordan
Congress
Riordan
Boone County
Statehouse
Iowa Farmers Union
National Farmers Organization
Senate
Jack Nystrom
Lawmakers Consider Early Adjournment in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers debated adjourning the session early with a proposed plan by Rep Phil Tyrrell to reconvene June 14 for a special budget session. Tyrrell withdrew the tongue in cheek amendment after acknowledging it had little chance of passage.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Vic Stueland
Phil Tyrrell
North English
Tyrrell
Rules tighten on loan finding fees in Iowa
The Iowa House approved a measure 88 to 0 to crack down on loan finding companies that promise loans to farmers or small businesses, charge fees, and fail to arrange loans. It requires disclosure of company background, a seven day cooling off period, and a $10,000 bond or trust account.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
Iowa House urges Reagan to cut defense budget
The Iowa House, in an 86 to 2 vote, urged President Reagan to keep his campaign promise by reducing defense spending. The resolution calls for trimming unnecessary bureaucratic positions and curbing program overruns and excess spending. Copies go to Reagan, Iowa’s congressional delegation, and other federal officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Reagan
Chamber
Iowa
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