Branstad Big Money Edge in Final Iowa Governor Campaign
Gov. Terry Branstad trails late in the 1990 race with more than 3.5 million raised and 1.6 million spent on TV ads through Oct 15, outpacing Don Avenson who has about 1.1 million raised and 560,000 spent. Branstad outraised with 264k cash on hand to Avenson’s 117k as he calls for daily disclosures and finance law changes. Avenson notes the money gap and TV aggression may distort voter views.
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Democrats fault Tauke for not paying Iowa property tax
Iowa Democrats accused Tom Tauke of not paying property taxes in Dubuque and claimed his voting record raises taxes on Iowa property owners. Tauke and Harkin supporters traded barbs at a news conference, with each side asserting the other's ties to the state and tax history.
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Bettendorf to Offer Riverboat Casino Dealer Training
The Casino Career Training Center in Bettendorf will train riverboat dealers for Iowa's two floating casinos starting next spring. Programs begin November 12 with 16 weeks of 15 hours weekly at a $900 fee plus $25, requiring strong math skills and aptitude tests to handle complex payouts and odds without a calculator.
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Campbell ad fuss sparks dispute over truth in Iowa race
In Des Moines Bonnie Campbell defends a staged photo used in a television ad as an accurate depiction of her courtroom experience while opponent Ed Kelly and his supporters call the image deceptive and demand an apology. A separate Iowa City endorsement boosts Avenson in environmental race.
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Iowa K-12 Public School Enrollment Rises 1 Percent
Iowa public K-12 enrollment edged up 1 percent to 482,902 for the 1990-91 school year across 430 districts, marking a second straight year of growth. Public declines in non public enrollment continued, while officials note the data are preliminary with a final report due in December.
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Branstad probe sparks debate over dirty politics
DES MOINES AP Iowa candidates for governor clash over Gov. Terry Branstad's brother Monty amid questions about financial ties and former aide Doug Gross. Branstad denies interference calling it dirty politics while Avenson says inquiries are warranted about using office influence for family and friends.
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