DJ reunion ends in jail in Des Moines
Former Des Moines radio star Jimmy Don Davis, 39, was jailed on a probation violation related to a 1983 forgery conviction and an old traffic charge minutes after finishing a two hour guest spot on KIOA. Authorities had anticipated his return for about two years.
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Iowa Businesses Appeal 25Percent Workers Comp Rate Hike
Seven Iowa business groups appeal Insurance Commissioner Bruce Foudree’s 25 percent workers compensation rate increase. A April 8 hearing before Judge Joel Novak in Polk County District Court will determine the challenge to the decision, which adds about 42 million dollars to insured payroll costs.
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Fire-suit dismissal ends Younkers case against Goodrich
Polk County judge dismisses B F Goodrich Co from the 170 million suit over the 1978 Merle Hay Younkers store fire after plaintiffs fail to prove the wiring insulation was manufactured or sold by the company. Families plan appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Ex-Council Bluffs firefighter spends 4 million winnings
Bill Watson, who won Iowa's 4 million dollar lottery last November, still works long hours managing his fortune. He quit his Omaha firefighter job, plans cautious investments, considers a health club, and keeps a low profile while facing taxes. He aims to protect wealth and avoid lavish spending, buying daily tickets in hopes of another win.
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