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State Calls for Independent Iowa Census Bureau Reform
Des Moines reports Lou Morgans, head of the Iowa census, urges creation of a state census bureau independent from assessors to improve data quality and broaden information. He notes underfunded staff and reliance on tax assessors, proposes pay by names, and expects a detailed five-year plan with education, industry, and residence data. The final population report aims to exceed prior counts and will include complete education records for all enumerated Iowans. Public access to lists will be limited to the State Historical Society for research and missing-person inquiries.
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