Tama County politics see calm autumn primary despite upheaval
In Tama County the dismissal of engineer Truman Langager after a split vote among supervisors Kruse and Dunham, with Black opposing, reshaped summer politics. Langager departs for a new job in October, Kruse faces a primary defeat, while statewide races draw attention as unaffiliated voters dominate the electorate.
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Jury Deliberations Continue in Sheriff Paulsen Case
In Fort Madison, UPI reports jury in Lee County District Court entered a second day of deliberations over conspiracy and bribery charges against Scott County Sheriff Kenneth Paulsen. His Davenport attorney says the sheriff received slightly more than $50,000 in mileage money over four years, with no testimony showing knowledge of illegality or overcharging by deputies.
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On This Date 1789 War Department Forms Regular Army
On this date in 1789 the War Department formed a regular army of 700 men to serve for three years. The action marks a major step in organizing the early United States military forces under federal authority.
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