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ALDERSON, James
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ALDERSON, James. (Cass Township, IA-Strawberry Point, IA, Nov. 2, 1953). Physician. Alderson was an active promoter of the city manager style of government. He served as the first MAYOR when that form of government was adopted in Dubuque in 1920. Alderson also served many years on the city council.