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Small town Iowa families step into local races
In eight eastern Iowa towns with tiny populations, relatives run together for mayor or city council. Linda Pearson and her stepson Blake seek reelection in Clutter. Carl and Debra Badtram in Bennett push for two council seats. Charles and Travis Gensley in Millersburg seek seats. Terry and Bill Kress in Quasqueton enter a drainage dispute influenced bid.
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Iowa
Bushes
Clintons
Kennedys
Iowa State University
Terry Besser
Besser
Iowa State University Extension
Debra Tootle
ISU
Bennett
Clutter
Fort Atkinson
Garnaville
Millersburg
Tama
Linda Pearson
Blake Pearson
Carl Badtram
Debra
Badtram
Charles Gensley
Travis
Quasqueton
Terry Kress
Bill Kress