GOP gains reshape southern Iowa counties in 1978 vote
In Clinton Benton and Poweshiek counties Republicans netted two county offices each, erasing Democratic holds and giving Republicans control of courthouse posts. Clinton already had GOP control. Democrats blamed weak organization but saw the result as a vote for limited government.
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Cedar County
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Tipton
Gary Jedlicka
Jones
Board of Supervisors
Stephen Locher
Jackson County
Marshaline Lamborn
Maquoketa
Sampling the Symphony of County Election Shifts
The Gazette reports southern and eastern counties swing GOP 7 to 2 after last week’s vote. Benton and Keokuk counties flip several supervisor seats. Tama and Johnson stay GOP heavy. Keokuk and Washington see notable ballot shifts including Dan Dunton’s loss and Read’s unexpected bump.
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Clutter
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Tama
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Read
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Linn
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Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
Social Services weighs Medicaid expansion to cover the medically needy
Iowa Social Services considers asking Gov. Ray and the Legislature to broaden free Medicaid to include low income workers and the elderly who lack welfare aid but cannot pay medical bills. The department cites past coverage gaps and argues care access could keep families off welfare and seniors in their homes.
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Iowa Department of Social Services
Robert Ray
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Stayman in reply to a two notrump bridge opening
Bridge column discusses using Stayman after a two notrump opening and the mechanics of locating four four major fits. It analyzes contract outcomes for three notrump and four spade contracts, and explains a simple play sequence to maximize chances. A Louisiana reader asks about bidding in response to partner's one notrump opening and the reply to raise to three.
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Toy Auction Sunday Supports Public Service Agency
A Sunday toy auction begins at 12:30 p.m. at the An venue to benefit a public service agency. Proceeds aid community programs as shoppers seek holiday gifts this Christmas season.
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Public Service
Four day Thanksgiving weekend overtime warning from Labor Dept
A U S Labor Department official warns employers planning a four day Thanksgiving break to review wage hour rules. Time and a half applies to hours worked over 40, and making the Friday after Thanksgiving a holiday without compensating may violate federal provisions.
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UPI
U.S. Labor Department
Paul A. Lynn
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