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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1986
Page
19
The final margin 53 to 47 percent followed a close campaign marked by negative remarks. Jenkins conceded after 11:30 PM at the Hotel Savery in Des Moines, while Branstad touted job growth and fiscal reforms. Both candidates argued over bonds versus steady economic progress.
Linn County supervisors heard bids for ductwork replacement at 16 475 and plaster repairs at 1 425 in the courthouse. The budget is exhausted, with potential use of 30 852 in unspent funds. A proposed five year capital improvements committee aims to plan future building needs, but the panel delayed action.
Marion YMCA plans therapeutic massages for members but must wait on a city law change. Executive director Peter Kiziu says a male massage technician will treat both men and women. City Manager Carl Ramey notes the rule bans opposite sex masseurs and expects an amendment to legalize YMCA services.
Nagle defeats McIntee in north central Iowa flipping a GOP stronghold county seat era. Nagle vowed to fight for the district after 52 years of GOP control while McIntee conceded and pledged to back another candidate to return the seat to Republicans in two years.
Grassley, 53, defeats Roehrick, 43, in an issue oriented campaign. Grassley vows to stay on current committees whether party control shifts, praising Roehrick as clean and focused. Roehrick concedes and hints at future plans while Grassley stresses bipartisan work and broad support.
Tauke carries a wide margin in a district covering Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Clinton despite Democratic registration outnumbering Republicans 3 to 2. He cites hard work and local views as keeping the seat in Republican hands. challenger Tabor, a farmer and lawyer, ran on economic reform and criticized Gramm-Rudman deficits and trade policy.
The latest unofficial returns by county show 275 of 356 precincts reported in the Iowa 2nd District race, accounting for 77 percent. Returns include county tallies from the Associated Press as results come in.
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