Campaign clash over Clark record in Iowa Senate race
Roger Jepsen’s bid for the U.S. Senate centers on painting incumbent Democrat Dick Clark as out of step with Iowa values on spending and government growth. The campaign cites funding, sunset law debates, and shifting positions, while supporters call the effort a desperate assault on Clark’s Washington record.
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Jepsen Defends Budget Stance In Iowa Senate Bid
Jepsen favors cutting waste and defense spending while opposing new debt. He criticizes Clark on farm policy and regulation, cites set aside timing, and promotes tax cuts like Kemp Roth. He touts antiabortion stance, U.S. aid skepticism, and opposition to federal intrusion on states.
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Two Stabbings Hit Fort Madison Prison
Two inmates were stabbed in separate incidents at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison over the weekend. Edward Thomas, 37, of Mason City, was wounded and taken to University Hospitals Iowa City, listed in good condition. Steven Moore, 21, of Dubuque, was also hospitalized in Iowa City after a Saturday stabbing. Authorities seek suspects, with the warden confirming two assailants. Thomas and Moore are serving 10 year terms for larceny of a motor vehicle plus breaking and entering, and for breaking and entering respectively.
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Nude body found in Lyon County prompts missing person concerns
Discovery of a young white woman’s nude body in Lyon County last week has prompted many calls about missing girls. Sheriff H. Craig Vinson said no missing-person reports match the description and there are no leads as of today. The woman, estimated 20 to 30, was about 5 feet 5 inches, 100 to 110 pounds, with dishwater blond hair, found wearing calf-high white patent leather boots.
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