Leadership keeps GOP from boiling over at state convention
The Muscatine area delegation split Ford 19 to 17 for Reagan with co-chairs for each side to maintain peace. First District caucus finished early with delegates John Clark Jen Madsen Peggy Pinder chosen. Jane Eastin named at-large. Drake credited for stabilizing proceedings. Drake and others noted strong organization and a quick compromise amid potential party split.
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Ford
Reagan
Axel
Muscatine County
GOP
Shirley J. Drake
COP
Jane Eastin
Bettendorf
John Clark
Keokuk
Jen Madsen
Iowa City
Peggy Pinder
Grinnell
Trent
Madsen
Des Moines
Richard F. Drake
Muscatine
Drake
Washington D.C
New York
Iowa
Roy Carver
Doris Schmarje
Miami
Muscatine Area
Muscatine Journal carrier rates and service notes
Notices detail delivery by carrier and supervision for Muscatine Journal routes. It lists service hours from afternoon to evening, address for staff, and eligibility for delivery, plus subscription rates for daily and Sunday service in Muscatine and surrounding areas.
Iowans Split on Abortion Favorability in Iowa Poll
DES MOINES AP 12 percent of Iowa adults oppose abortion under any circumstances, while 23 percent say all abortions should be legal and 54 percent support exceptions to protect the mother's life or health. The survey shows little shift since 1973. Separately, a warranty deed transfers Lots 1 4 Block 3 Ayres addition Wilton to Gradert.
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Des Moines
Kenneth R
Mary F. Grunder
Ronald A
Kathleen M. Gradert
Ayres
City of Wilton
Weekend arrests and vandalism reported in Muscatine
Muscatine police reported three arrests for disturbing the peace after a downtown bar fight. Additional cases include assault and battery charges, multiple vandalism incidents, car and bicycle thefts, two accidents, and a car collision. Fire crews contained a small fuel line fire. weather forecast calls for warm, humid conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms.
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Muscatine City
William G. Pertzborn
4Th St
Charles J. Nott
James F. Wade
Gilbert Sr
Larry Miller
Jan Giovanazzi
Janis Wigent
Hershey Ave
Tom Oborney
Montgomery Ward
Bryan Searcy
Monroe St
Gameland
Monroe Street
M. & M. Ford
Ford Ave
Clifford Hart
Ray and Ford lead at Iowa GOP Convention final day
Governor Robert Ray waves to the Republican gathering at Veterans Memorial Auditorium as President Ford collects 19 delegates and Ronald Reagan 17 delegates toward the National Convention in Kansas City. Saturday marked the convention’s final day.
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Iowa
Robert Ray
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Kansas City
Elks Bicentennial Ball in Muscatine Treasures 1776 Theme
Muscatine Elks Lodge hosts a Bicentennial Ball at 9 p.m. Saturday June 26 with Lyle Beavar's Brass Notes providing music. Members are urged to dress in 1776 era attire and prizes for two couples include a commemorative decanter and a mint set.
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Muscatine Elks Lodge
Lyle Beavar
Lodge
Muscatine joins 21 day flag salute for Independence Day
Communities nationwide display flags for 21 consecutive days in a tribute titled Honor America. The effort is supported by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration in Washington and the National American Legion. The salute began on Flag Day June 14 and runs through July 4.
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Muscatine
America
Cedar Rapids man held for encouraging murder
A Muscatine County case continued against Cedar Rapids resident John L. Schaeperkoeter for encouraging or inciting murder. Bond set at 20000, he must retain a lawyer. up to 20 years possible. A separate fraud arrest of Michael J. Shannon followed a payroll check scheme. preliminary hearing next Tuesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Muscatine County
John L. Schaeperkoeter
16Th Ave
Muscatine City
Clifford Bennett
Bennett
Cedar St
Schaeperkoeter
Jack L. Burns
Burns
Public hearing set on Iowa plan for services to mentally retarded
The first of three public hearings happens 7 p.m. Tuesday in Walsh Hall at Marycrest College Davenport to discuss Iowa Department of Social Services planning for community based services for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled. Dr. Bob Flynn of Syracuse University will speak. Muscatine and Scott counties residents can attend and offer recommendations. The state seeks to use Title XIX funds for community care and move some residents from hospital schools to suitable community facilities as part of a broader district wide planning effort led by a core group. For more details contact Dennis Timmermann or Kay Soebakken at the Iowa Department of Social Services in Davenport.
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Walsh
Glenwood
Woodward
District
Department of Social Services
Dennis Timmermann
Kay Soebakken
Iowa Department of Social Services
16Th St
Davenport
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Leroy St
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