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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1982
Page
20
Ken Sullivan reflects on 1970s and 1978 economic woes and voter shifts, noting fallible midterm patterns and Democratic attempts to regain majorities. He contrasts past inflation and unemployment with current rhetoric while citing farmer opinions on Carter and Reagan.
Iowans for Israel announces a rally in Des Moines on November 6 to show support for Israel and Jewish people. The interfaith group condemns rising antisemitism and terrorism and invites participation at 10 a.m. on the west side of the state capitol.
Linn County prepares for a general vote with 97 200 eligible voters casting ballots from 75 polling places. Polls open 7 a m to 9 p m with districts 24 and 25 Senate races only. Voters must use assigned precincts after reapportionment changes.
In the 43rd House District the candidates are Republican Joanne Petrick and Democrat David Osterberg both of Mount Vernon. The document lists 2nd Senate District residents for both.
In the 44th House District the candidates are Rep. Andy McKean R Morley and Democrat William Rosencrans of Anamosa. The list of polling places includes Monroe Elementary School Bertram Township Squaw Creek Elementary Boulder Township Fire Station Prairieburg Brown Township City Hall Springville Buffalo Township Town Hall Waubeek Linn Township Linn Grove Presbyterian Church and other sites in Jones County.
In the 47th House District the candidates are Rep. Myron Oxley D Marion and Republican Patrick O'Brien Marion. In the 24th Senate District the candidates are Republican Harvey Fascher Coggan and Rep. Hurley Hall D Marion. In the 48th House District the candidates are Rep. Darrell Hanson R Manchester and Democrat Maurice Hennessey of Ryan.
In Iowa, the 49th House District includes Cedar Rapids polling sites such as Grant Wood Area Education Agency and Washington Senior High. Candidates are Democrat Kay Chapman and Republican Bill Scott, both Cedar Rapids residents. In the 25th Senate District, Cedar Rapids lawmakers Rep. Wally Horn, D-Cedar Rapids and Rep. Robert M.L. Johnson, R-Cedar Rapids, compete.
In Iowa's 50th House District Republican Doug Carlson and Democrat Phil Brammer, both Cedar Rapids residents, vie for the seat. The race features educators and community centers such as Taylor Elementary, Polk Elementary, Adams Elementary, Gage Memorial Union, Sacred Heart Gym, St. James Church, and the Time Check Recreation Center as local reference points.
In the 51st House District incumbent Rep. Richard Running of Cedar Rapids is unopposed. The 26th Senate District has no election this year. The list of polling locations includes Van Buren Elementary and several other schools and unions.
In the 52nd House District, voters see Republican Monty Bertelli of Center Point, Democrat Doris Peick of Cedar Rapids and independent Brian Gallagher of Hiawatha as the contenders. The 26th Senate District has no election this year.
The Iowa State Men's Reformatory at Anamosa will hold its annual public tour on Tuesday November 16 at 6 p.m. Visitors over 18 may attend and should contact the Warden's Office to reserve. Night restrictions include no purses for women and no inside cameras.
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