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cyberswede

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Thu Oct 15, 2015, 09:26 AM Oct 2015

Art Small has passed away [View all]

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Small served in the Iowa House of Representatives 1971-1979, and the Iowa Senate 1979-1987, representing Iowa City and neighboring communities. A Democrat, Small was known politically for his support of progressive policies, and of the University of Iowa and the other Regents Universities.

http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=630949#/obituaryInfo


I remember when he stepped up to run against Grassley in 2004 - glad he did that.

I loved his yard signs: "Think Big, Vote Small"

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