Child homicide rates steady across state
A state report shows child homicides from 1995 to 2002 remained steady at 2.6 percent of deaths with Cedar Rapids Iowa City Technology Corridor cases rare. In 2002 ten children under seven died, up from seven the prior year. Cedar Rapids had two apparent child homicides in 2003, one involving Kayla Goddard and another in a fatal house fire. People can check backgrounds at Iowa Courts Online and seek help via local resources.
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Linn County
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Iowa lawmakers warned on property tax reform inflation impact
University of Iowa economist Thomas Pogue warns HF 692 reforms will shift taxes with inflation and may be unworkable. The study for the Iowa Policy Project argues the plan, set to take effect July 1 2005, could raise residential taxes and remove rollbacks. Lawmakers say data limits and court decisions complicate changes.
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Gazette
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Iowa
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Pogue
Mount Vernon
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Nevada
Kurtenbach
District considering smaller cuts to arts and media staff
The district proposes reducing full time art, music and PE teachers from 61 to about 52 and library media specialists from 21 to around 17 under a 10 percent instructional levy. Some classroom teachers would be added back and specialists increased, with debate over extending the levy beyond a year.
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Ann Rosenthal
Nursing home group avoids fines over Iowa care issues
American Healthcare Management Services of Oklahoma will not pay more than 50000 in state recommended penalties for poor care at an Oskaloosa facility. Federal action shifted to denying new Medicaid admissions, prompting possible facility closure while 14 other Iowa homes remain in operation amid continued scrutiny. Debi Myers labeled the firm among the worst operators in the state.
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Fire forces Marion apartment residents from building
A Marion fire at 2921 Ninth St. forced evacuation of the building after a stove fire caused smoke damage. Firefighters arrived at 7:31 p.m. and put out the fire in 10 minutes. The Red Cross assisted occupants. no injuries reported.
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Whitaker Nomination Advances for U.S. Attorney Post
Senate Judiciary Committee approved Matthew Whitaker of Des Moines unanimously to be U S attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. The 34 year old former Iowa football player and Republican candidate for state treasurer in 2002 faces full Senate confirmation and fills the post vacated by Steven Colloton. Whitaker practices law in Des Moines with Finley Alt Smith Scharberg Craig Hilmes and Gaffney after earning degrees from the University of Iowa.
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Des Moines
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Harkin Skews April Fools Beard Contest With Grassley
Senator Tom Harkin reveals a playful beard-growing contest with Senator Chuck Grassley aimed at honoring Abraham Lincoln. He teases inviting others to join and notes the beard's length luxury shape and grayness as judging factors while reporters ask about other topics.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
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Owners face condemnation deadline for Sherman Hill home
In Des Moines the 111 year old Sherman Hill residence, a 13 room Victorian damaged by a 1988 fire, must be stabilized by June 1 or the city may condemn. City records show the Roberts have repaired some areas but a north tower remains leaning and shifted after strong winds.
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