Linn County election yields Oxley and Houser for supervisors
Democrats Jean Oxley and James Houser win Linn County sheriff and board seats, defeating Leona Smith and incumbent Ken Perry Jr. Oxley 45 741 votes and Houser 36 377 with 78 precincts reporting. Incumbent Democrat Dennis Blome wins a third term against Garry McCune by 59 495 to 25 357.
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Taylor-Thomas Gazette
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Jean Oxley
James Houser
Leona Jean Smith
Brockman Ave
Marion
Ken Perry Jr
1812 Park Ave
al Warner
Covington Rd
Palo
Oxley
Houser
Smith
Perry
Warner
Linn
Linda Langenberg
Oxley Rd
Montclair Dr
Dennis Blome
Garry McCune
Blome
McCune
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Leona Smith
Johnson County voters keep Dem hold on board
In Iowa City the Democratic line wins: Betty Ockenfels and Charlie Duffy secure four year supervisor terms, Joe Bolkcom tops the Democratic ticket, and 16 year Auditor Tom Slockett defeats Laverne Larson. Independent Rob Lewis finishes fourth amid a split vote.
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Betty Ockenfels
Charlie Duffy
Joe Bolkcum
Tom Slockett
Laverne Larson
Elect
Joe Bolkcom
Charles Duffy
D-i
Rob Lewis
County races and referendums update from Johnson Linn and Cedar counties
Johnson County voters elected Auditor LaVerne Larson and three supervisors while approving hotel tax raises in Coralville and Iowa City. Linn County results show Sheriff Dennis Blome defeating Garry McCune and two supervisors. an E-911 tax was approved. Cedar County ballots sought three new supervisors, Sheriff Joe Netolicky race, and reducing supervisors from five to three.
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Pikes Peak Court NE
Linn County
Sheriff's Department
Cedar County
Billy Campion
Edward Compton
Paul Crock
Jerry Mays
Patricia Powers
Jewell Waugh
Joe Netolicky
Keith Whitlatch
Buchanan County
Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Linn voters approve surtax for E-911 in Linn County
Linn County residents vote 44 982 yes to 35 576 no to fund E 911 with a 25 cent monthly surtax on 85 000 phone lines, shifting control to the 911 service board. Iowa City and Coralville approve hotel motel tax hikes to 7 percent. Muscatine County rejects Extension levy.
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Coralville
Iowa City
Wazette
Linn County
911 Service Board
Muscatine County
Iowa State University
Linn County Dems Chair Wears Joy at Election Results
John Glackin, chairman of the Linn County Democratic Committee, wears his feelings on his chest as election results come in at the Linn County Auditor's Office. Chris Stewart captured the moment.
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Ron Corbett
Linn County Auditor's Office
Chuck Larson Jr
Jason Gross
Larson
Longbranch Motor Inn
Chuck Larson Sr
Gross
John Glackin
Linn County
Democratic Committee
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Dick Myers
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Bolkcom
Iowa City Council
Joe Bellcom
Tom Stockett
Linn Voters OK Surtax
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