Richard Johnson seeks re election as Iowa state auditor
Des Moines Bureau reports State Auditor Richard Johnson announces he will run again. The Sheldahl Republican, appointed in 1979 by Gov. Robert Ray, has won two terms and emphasizes stronger monitoring of state finances during tough economic times. Johnson, a CPA, formerly worked for an international firm and led administration for the Iowa Department of Transportation. He has served as mayor of Sheldahl for 11 years and led the League of Iowa Municipalities. He and his wife Mary have four children.
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Roehrick calls for 25 debates with Grassley across Iowa
Des Moines attorney John Roehrick urged Sen. Charles Grassley to 25 debates this summer and fall to challenge the U S Senate race. Roehrick filed petitions and aims to face Grassley after the June 3 primary, listing towns from LeMars to Dubuque and Sioux City as debate sites.
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Smallest Iowa districts to gain tax incentive for voluntary reorganization
Senate Education Committee backs a Horn plan giving districts with enrollments of 600 or less a five year incentive to voluntarily reorganize. Levy starts at 4.40 and rises 20 cents yearly to 5.40, then repeats. House plan would cap at 5 for two years. Horn also removes a House provision on admin costs.
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Miller seeks third term as Iowa attorney general
Des Moines Attorney General Tom Miller announced he will seek re election to a third term after seven years in office. He highlighted consumer protection gains of 1.7 million saved in 1985 and farm division savings of over 700 thousand. Miller, born 1944 in Dubuque, is married to Linda Cottington with son Matthew.
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