Iowa Senate Leaders, Page Appointments, and GOP Plan
Capitol notes report Iowa Senate selects presiding officer DC Nolan and majority floor leader Alan West with Democrats yet to choose minority leaders. Des Moines veteran Gustafson marks 50 years in state service as chief clerk, Linda Nye Cedar Rapids becomes first Senate page, Clary Lou Titian serves in House. Atty. Gen. Erbe hires James H. Gritton as research assistant as GOP lawmakers publish principles to guide the new session. Loveless inaug today. Republicans urge tax safeguards and state government reorganization, stressing rain day fund use and immediate priorities.