Reprecincting Progress in Iowa Cities Delayed by Time Limits
Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst cites that less than half of 85 Iowa cities and towns may meet the May 19 deadline to file reprecincting plans, though all have submitted progress reports. He plans to seek legal steps only if progress stalls, with guidance from Philip Burks and state attorneys. Most districts rely on 1970 census data, some supplementing federal figures for equal precincts, creating potential pocket precincts in some districts.
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Y Harrison Weber
Des Moines
Secretary of State
Melvin Synhorst
Synhorst
Philip E. Burks
Legislative Service Bureau
Attorney General’s Office
Burks
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Census Bureau
Reprecinct Shift In WAUKON Sparks Council Shakeup
Following an ordinance to reconfigure ward lines to match state law, Councilman Don Angel and Don Christofferson resigned during a Saturday city council meeting and were then reappointed. Angel will represent Third ward and Christofferson will serve at large. The move aligns with census data showing shifts among wards with new counts for First 1,254 Second 1,259 and Third 1,370.
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Waukon
Don Angel
Don Christofferson
Third Ward
Angel
Christofferson
Westview
Representation Delays Hit Counties Over Reapportionment
Problems with the counties arise as more populous counties rely on cities and towns to complete their redistricting first, delaying the overall reapportionment process. Local officials warn that uneven timing could affect political balance and resource distribution.
Iowa Patrol Chief Hitches Ride After Engine Fails
Iowa Highway Patrol chief Col Howard Miller was en route to campus unrest near Iowa City when his new unmarked patrol car overheated its engine. With a broken radio and 40 minute delay, Miller had to hitchhike a ride from a passing truck to Coralville, then proceeded to the emergency command post as the demonstrations wound down. The car, with 200 miles, was sent to the shop. Miller will be using another vehicle and the warranty company will cover costs.
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Des Moines
UPI
Howard Miller
Iowa Highway Patrol
University of Iowa
Miller
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa City Civic Center
Delegates Back Muskie Support From Iowa Convention
Thirteen of fourteen delegates elected at Iowa Democratic district presidential conventions signed a letter of support for Senator Edmund Muskie. Len Harold Hughes led signers, noting Muskie remains their candidate despite his withdrawal from active campaigning. The letter urges delegates to stay with Muskie through the state caucus and convention as changes may occur.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Edmund Muskie
Maine
William Sueppel
Len Harold Hughes
Muskie
Didate
Clif Larson
Ames
Campaiging
George McGovern
D-M.d
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Melvin
Harrison Weber
Towa City
Hughes
Churchill
British Railways
Keokuk
Jerry Ott
Ott
Ellen Pollock
Charles Carter
Floyd Danley
New Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Plus
Daposit
Silat
Ebh. Ve
Ysa
Asie
Old Milwaukee Beer
Cedar Rapids
1St Ave
10Th Ave
Center Pt. Rd
N.E
Johnson Ave
N.W
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