Questioned harmony in Iowa Senate over complex Criminal Code
DES MOINES UP I Can the well oiled legislative machinery that produced a 427 page bill keep moving in harmony through the session Democrats and Kinley optimistic about appropriations and bipartisanship Republicans led by Lamborn warn rough weeks ahead as party cautions persist Lamborn says Democrats will face fallout from earlier promises while Kinley notes subcommittee progress and focus shifting to money bills after the Criminal Code passage
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Cancer Fund drive plans announced in Washington County
The Washington County Chapter of the American Cancer Society outlined a county wide kick off for Monday March 10 at the Farm Bureau building from 7 15 to 8 30 p m with a film featuring Peggy Litschnitz and a chalk talk. A cancer quiz and educational materials will be available and a nominating committee was named to fill director terms ending in September.
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American Cancer Society
Dale Caldwell
Cancer Crusade
Washington County Farm Bureau
Peggy Litschnitz
Martha Witthoff
Ed Peiffer
Allen Griggs
Mildred Noonan
Washington
Judy Venzke
Fie
Weekend Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy Cooler
Partly cloudy and a bit colder today through Sunday with highs in the low 30s on both days. Lows tonight in the lower teens as northwest winds rise to 10 to 20 mph by afternoon and then ease tonight.
Dunton backs helmet law for Town cyclists amid debate
Rep. Keith Dunton says he will likely vote for a proposed helmet requirement for motorcyclists in Town, citing public health and safety. The bill sits in the House transportation committee where Dunton serves and may trigger a floor fight.
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Ford may compromise at Camp David on energy plan drawn with Democrats
Ford at Camp David discusses melding his recession and energy strategy with Democratic House and Senate leaders. After a White House meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mansfield and Speaker Albert, he signals possible compromise areas, including a $3 per barrel oil import fee increase, with a potential postponement of the March installment.
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Arson Probe Sought In Towa Penitentiary Basement Fire
Authorities in Fort Madison Iowa probed whether arson sparked a basement fire at the Towa State Penitentiary causing prisoner evacuations. Public relations official Jim Hardin said evidence pointed to arson but no conclusion was reached as the fire was put out in under two hours.
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Mobile bus driver training lab debuts in Keota district
Keota Community School District tests a mobile simulated training lab built in a school bus. Area V instructor Floyd Lomica says the system, created with DP I, NHTSA, and Towa Central CC, uses videotaped scenes and dual monitors to train drivers. The eight stations record responses for later review, a national first. Participants include Denny Bohrofen, Jack Leedom, Jacque Sieren, Roger Sieren, Denny Stoutner, Celeste Woltering, Verlee Wells, with Principal Leland Roegner filling the eighth station.
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Keith Sasseen
Denny Bohrofen
Floyd Lomica
Iowa Central Community College
Keota
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Towa
Department of Public Instruction
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Towa Central Community College
Ft. Dodge
Area V
Nls
Iowa
Jack Leedom
Jacque Sieren
Roger Sieren
Denny Stoutner
Celeste Woltering
Verlee Wells
Leland Roegner
Auto Workers Return to Jobs at Ford Recall and Idle
Ford Motor Co recalls 28 675 workers next week including 1 375 from long term layoffs while idling 16 700 for one week. The move lowers idled staff to 50 425 but industry cuts keep about 231 350 workers remaining on layoff across the sector.
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Change limits on out of state liquor
Iowa lawmakers approve a plan to allow import of one gallon of alcohol from outside the state, but a five gallon proposal fails 22-60. Rep. Higgins urges removing any limit citing hypocrisy and enforcement costs. Other actions include police radio transfers, divisional HQs, and budget bills for IEBN and DOT road funding.
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Higgins
House
Carl Nielsen
Altoona
LaVerne Schroeder
R-Mcclelland
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House Appropriations Committee
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network
IEBN
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Robert D. Ray
Vacation Home Check Program Keeps Washington Neighbors Informed
Washington city police offer a vacation service to deter theft by having periodic checks on homes of residents away. Police chief Kenneth Bauer urges neighbors to verify any suspicious activity with police and to leave word with friends so they can be alert while owners are away.
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Washington
Kenneth Bauer
Bauer
Carter campaign tour stresses grass roots approach in Midwest
Gov. Jimmy Carter, on a three day Iowa and Midwest tour, insists he aims to be a people oriented president not patterned after past candidates. He highlights full time campaigning, direct voter contact, and self funded efforts, while predicting a strong showing in early primaries and readiness to face George Wallace in the race.
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Lloyd Bentsen
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Henry
Scoop” Jackson
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