Reapportionment Debate Shapes Iowa Assembly Session
Representative Bill Scherle notes major issues remain unacted upon as the Iowa General Assembly returns from spring recess. The piece advocates a constitutional amendment to redraw House and Senate districts by population, proposing a 100 member House and a roughly 50 member Senate with multi county districts and at large seats to balance urban rural interests while complying with one person one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Scherle
General Assembly
Assembly
Seldon
U.S. Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Senate
Polk County
Iowa Daylight Saving Plan Draws Little Local Support
The area shows almost no farmer support for the Iowa General Assembly daylight saving plan. Local time is tied to Omaha and observers expect possible civil disobedience. Interest grows in whether anyone will be jailed for noncompliance in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa General Assembly
Omaha
Ray Jones on Soil Conservation in Mills County
Veteran soil conservationist Ray W. Jones urged continued county soil conservation efforts amid threatened federal budget cuts. He argued fertile soil underpins education, beef, autos, and living standards, stressing that soil loss harms more than rivers and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Jones
Ray W. Jones
Mills County
Jones
Assembly Not an Active One Reports Rep Scherle
State Representative William J. Scherle comments on the assembly returning to work after recess. He notes weather disrupted school visits, praises Farragut girls basketball semifinals and finals, and hopes teams from Malvern, Farragut, and Fremont Mills visit Des Moines to meet the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Rep
Scherle
Farragut
Malvern
Fremont Mills
Des Moines
Opposed Fraternal Insurance Tax Debate Highlights
Mail on SF 214 and HF 161 urges vote against a bill taxing fraternal insurance groups. The non profit fraternals would face unique state taxation. Senate defeated SF 214 last week, sparking belief the measure was dead for this session. Gov. Hughes is involved in the unfolding discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Senate
Malvern Leader Reports on Legislative Bill Reversal
The article notes the Democrat majority was whipped by the executive to reconsider a bill, pass it, and reverse an earlier defeat. It argues this shows a strong executive with no effective checks and balances in the state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Legislative
People’s
Help Area Voe School Plan Discusses Site Proposals
A representative met Southwest Iowa’s vocational trade school committee Friday to discuss proposed construction sites and state legislation on school fundamentals. Areas statewide have urged a trade school in their regions, with a Des Moines meeting planned next week at the State Office Building as the committee seeks broad support and a potential commission agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soutwest
Iowa
Des Moines
Watches Gas Tax Boost Proposal and Civil Rights Bill
The article notes HF 263 establishing lodging discrimination rules for six or more rooms and employment protections for four or more workers. It also covers a gas tax rise proposal from 6 to 7 cents, plus committee debates on tax relief and education standards, reapportionment plans, and agriculture licensing changes. It mentions partial session progress and a local De Molay Mothers club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit 10
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mil County
Serce
F. A. Wortman
Epston
Congress
Imogene
Randolph and
Tabor
United States
Miri
William J. Scherle
IGS
M.L. Scheffel, M. D
At & Surgeon
Res
Ern
Lowa
Hesidh
Nishna Coftage
S. E. Part
Lowe
Blver
E. H. Crouse
Bloomer & Shadden, Auctioneers
Salyers
House
Agriculture Committee
Jay
de- Molay Mothers Club
Nishna Valley
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Johnson
Brobj Ronnie Scott
Sentinel
Kart
Wray
Larry Wertz
Terry Tackett
Rice
David Ander
Dan Morrical
Way
Orater
Rodney Reid
Jim Wray
Ehal
John Long
Paul Hatha
Clarinda
Patty Johnson
Cindy Cole
Kay Rydberg
Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevarol
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!