Linn County approves 2.5 million bond for sheriff upgrades
Linn County voters pass a 2.5 million bond by 60.3 percent to upgrade communications gear for the sheriff Department. Funds will move equipment to county towers, build shacks, and outfit the systems as old gear nears failure. Cedar Rapids backed citywide upgrades as part of regional plans.
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GOP adds seats in House not Senate
Republicans expanded their Iowa House majority to 61 39 while the Senate stayed 27 Democrats 23 Republicans. Leaders Corbett and Horn framed a split legislature as workable with less gridlock, predicting steady progress on spending and taxes and cautious cooperation between parties amid ongoing partisan tension.
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Kane wins 8th term as Linn County recorder
Democratic Recorder Pat Kane wins an eighth term in Linn County with 34 000 votes over Republican challenger Mark Burian who earns 26 109. Kane, 67, of Marion, touted improved service and office technology, while Burian pledged leadership improvements and questioned the budget growth. Steverson and Dillard win re election without opposition.
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Eastern Iowa county election results summarized
Unofficial results show multiple contests across counties with winners listed by party and incumbency. Key races include Supervisors in several districts, recorders, treasurers, and local levies with mixed outcomes across towns such as Vinton Cedar Rapids and Tipton. Local option tax results vary by town with unincorporated areas noted.
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Judy Cottingham
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Wilton
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Local election results for precincts reporting
In early results Leon Mosley leads two supervisor seats with 4 483 votes and 3 775 Sonia Johannsen is a Republican candidate at 3 775 Sandra Glenn a Democrat 3 295 Russ Toothman 2 713 Bernie E Spain petition candidate 121 Patricia Sass leads recorder race 4 109 with Marni Malone 2 754 Barbara Freet 4 649 leads treasurer race over Jerry Ellis 2 692 Extension levy favors no 2 455 yes 1 691 Evelyn Koepke leads District 2 race over Gaylord Hinderaker 1 579 1 408 for Koepke tally reported thus far in 19 of 64 precincts.
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Patricia S. Sass
Marni Malone
Barbara Freet
Jerry Ellis
Extension Levy
Dostal elected Linn County Republican supervisor
Linn County voters elected Lumir Dostal the first GOP supervisor since 1972 defeating Ken Perry 32149 to 26919 with independent Craig Hubler 1690 votes. Dostal touted rural representation and past Linn-Mar school board service while Perry praised a clean campaign and noted concerns about radical right influence.
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