Wyckoff begins bid for Benton County supervisor seat
Former Iowa state Rep. Russell L. Wyckoff 55 a farmer announces Democratic candidacy for the 2nd District on the Benton County Board of Supervisors. He served four terms in the Iowa House and held roles on the County Government Committee and the Law Enforcement Academy, with local ties to Vin ton and active in Farm Bureau Izaak Walton League Historical Society American Legion and NRA.
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Russell L
Dutch
Wyckoff Friday
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Wyckoff
Iowa House of Representatives
House
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Margie
Vinton
Benton County Farm Bureau
Red Cedar
Izaak Walton League
Benton County Historical Society
American Legion
National Rifle Association
Delegates Challenged for 2nd District Democratic Convention
Four Delaware County delegates and alternates to the 2nd District Democratic convention face challenges filed with the credentials committee. A public meeting at 1 p.m. April 13 will hear objections and responses, with seating decisions pending. Challengers are Tom Pounds, Pat Carthey, Joyce Phelps, and Mary Stafford.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Dubuque
Bridget Janus
Cedar Rapids
Tom Pounds
Delhi
Pat Carthey
Milo Township
Joyce Phelps
Mary Stafford
Primary contests set for six Iowa congressional seats and senate
Filing closes Friday at 5 pm for six congressional districts. Incumbents Leach Tauke West Smith Harkin Bedell and Culver face Republican challengers Cosson Heidel Young Carney Stoner Grassley Hultman Severn Sires Cutler and others in the June 3 primary across the First through Sixth districts and the Senate race.
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Des Moines
Congress
Senate
James A.S. Leach
Davenport
Rick Nielsen
Muscatine
Jim Laren
Iowa City
New Iowa bill expands DEQ powers on clean air
Gov. Robert Ray signed a law expanding the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality powers to enforce clean air standards. The measure allows DEQ to require specific pollution control equipment, raise penalties to up to 5000 dollars per day, and adjust rules during energy or economic emergencies as Cedar Rapids and other areas face EPA ozone limits. The action follows EPA moves to lift a particulate emission ban after DEQ showed a compliant plan.
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State Department of Environmental Quality
Iowa
Robert Ray
DEQ
Environmental Protection Agency
Ray
Cedar Rapids
EPA
Senate
Iowa House
Iowa White House Families group to send 30 recommendations
DES MOINES UP IPI The Iowa meeting of the White House Conference on Families decided positions to reward for organizers in Washington. Coordinator Shean Sherzan said about 30 recommendations will be forwarded including both pro and anti abortion stances and positions on the ERA. Earlier testimony showed 345 supported ERA while 59 opposed. 208 favored legal abortion and 89 opposed.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
White House
Tama police chief to leave for Belle Plaine post
Tama Police Chief Ronald G. Mc Clelland and two Tama officers plan resignations effective April 7 to join Belle Plaine Police Department. McClelland will become Belle Plaine chief on April 7, replacing Don Comfort who resigned March 15 after department controversy. Curtis and Mason will also move to Belle Plaine. temporary chief Bill Hernik leads Belle Plaine.
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TAMA
Ronald G. McClelland
Belle Plaine
McClelland
Don Comfort
Eugene Bruce Curtis
Samuel J. Mason
Dysart
Curtis
Mason
Bell Ingles
James Sorensen
Ingles
Ray Wiese
Bill Hernik
Comfort
Wiese
David Smutz
Smutz
Pat Scallon
Tracy Ash
South Tama offers superintendent contract to L J Dodd
The South Tama Board of Education unanimously offered the district’s superintendent position for 1980 81 to L J Dodd of Harris Lake Park Community Schools. Dodd, 41, would earn 43000 annually with 40 days sick leave and other fringe benefits. If he signs, he would replace Joel Wedergren, dismissed last June amid a 1.7 million lawsuit unresolved in Tama County District Court. Wedergren faced incompetency and breach of contract allegations. a hearing officer found them not substantial enough, but he was fired.
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South Tama Board of Education
L.J. Dodd
Harris Lake Park Community Schools
Dodd
Joel Wedergren
Wedergren
Tama County District Court
Wedegren
Beth Silhanek
Silhanek
Iowa
South Tama Board
Harris-Lake Park Board of Education
Iowa Association
IDOT to Hold Meetings on Heavier Truck Permits
Iowa officials will hold sessions in Des Moines to explain permit procedures for heavier and longer trucks. Meetings run hourly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IDOT Office of Operating Authority. Gov. Ray signed a bill raising weight to 80,000 pounds and length to 60 feet with new permits taking effect mid-April.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa
IDOT
Office of Operating Authority
Northwest Second Ave
Robert D. Ray
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