Koch seeks to unseat Dunton in 88th district race
What Cheer Republican Ivor Koch challenges Democrat Keith Dunton for the 88th Iowa House district seat. Dunton, 61, aims for a 10th term and notes 20 years in the legislature if re-elected. Koch criticizes Dunton as indecisive and favors smaller government including a sunset law for agencies. Koch, 46, runs a greenhouse business and is mayor of What Cheer, saying Washington and Keokuk counties want change.
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Eagle Grove
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Optometric Association
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Iowa House
Washington County
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Keokuk County
Economic indicators dip for second straight month
Washington reports the Commerce Department says the leading indicators index fell 0.7 percent in September, mirroring August's decline. The two-month drop marks the first consecutive decline since early 1975, signaling a pause in the economy amid weak production and employment data. The 12-component index now stands at 107.9 from the 1967 base of 100.
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ISU Employees Honored Guests at Emblem Awards Party
Iowa Southern Utilities Company employees and retirees gathered at Jack Hamilton's Clubhouse in Washington for the annual Emblem Awards Party. Five, ten, thirty, and forty year service awards were presented by G. F. Cooper of Centerville. District supervisor Leonard DeHoet led the program after dinner. New hires Don Rowland Tracy Closson and Kim DeBont were introduced, with many attendees accompanying spouses.
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Centerville
Iowa Southern
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Andy) Anderson
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Mitch Dale
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Ed Garrett
Don Rowland
Tracy Closson
Kim DeBont
Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday
Mostly cloudy conditions persist with a low ranging from the mid to upper 30s. Saturday brings a high in the low to mid 50s as southwest winds shift to 10 to 15 mph.
Ford sees polls boost as Carter hammers economy
President Ford draws encouragement from new polls, six point California lead cited and Harris poll hint of a one point deficit. Carter emphasizes economy as key issue, slams Ford policy from Philadelphia to Ohio while Mondale touts independent leads in several states. Cheney claims Ford securing 270 electoral votes.
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Rhodesia Blacks reject Kissinger peace plans
In Geneva, Rhodesian black leaders reject Henry Kissinger’s two year plan for black majority rule and push for immediate transfer of power. Bishop Abel Muzorewa and Joshua Nkomo urged immediate one man one vote and an interim government, while Ian Smith maintained negotiation only on Kissinger terms.
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Washington milk distributor fined for income tax evasion
Richard T. Harvey a 49 year old Washington milk distributor was fined 1500 and given a five year suspended jail sentence on five counts of state income tax evasion for 1970 to 1974. Pettit ordered fines within a year and two years probation while noting Harvey’s financial struggles and prior good record.
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Silver Lake voters face a Ford Carter choice in precincts historic riding
In Ayrshire and Silver Lake township Palo Alto County the long running voting streak is tested as residents consider Ford or Carter. A school straw poll showed Ford ahead 61 to 53 with undecided and a Carter lead in broader IDPA results mixed views on inflation and debates. Local figures show mixed support and some see Ford as favored locally while Carter could win nationally.
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