Iowa farm theft losses reach 2.2 million in 1979 report
Iowa Department of Public Safety issued the first report on farm related thefts for 1979 detailing total losses of 2,185,615 with only about 382,172 recovered. Livestock accounted for nearly half of losses, while farm equipment and grain losses were substantial. Regions with high thefts include Linn County and the northwest and southeast. Officials urge sarking equipment and securing fields to curb theft.
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Butz backs Ray for cabinet role as Reagan ally
Earl Butz told Des Moines reporters Iowa should send two new Republicans to Washington with Ronald Reagan and that Governor Robert Ray would make a good agriculture secretary. He urged geographical balance in Reagan's Cabinet, criticized Congress as weak, and warned dairy supports and grain policies risk crises while noting drought boosts current farm profits.
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Iowa groups oppose constitutional convention call
Des Moines reports that the League of Iowa Municipalities and the Iowa ACLD oppose a state constitutional convention. They warn of spending limits harming city services and jeopardizing special education programs, with critics urging caution on quick, broad changes.
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Panel to help find successor to Synhorst
Gov. Ray named a five member panel to aid in selecting Melvin Synhorst's successor as secretary of state. The panel includes Eunice Kuyper of Knoxville, L B Liddy of West Des Moines, John C. McDonald of Dallas Center, Richard Peebler of Des Moines, and State Rep. Patricia Thompson of West Des Moines.
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