Gingrich vows bold GOP remake of federal government
House Speaker Newt Gingrich declared the Contract with America a start and urged a total remake of the federal government to balance the budget and lift burdens on American families. Democratic leaders countered with warnings about school lunches and privilege.
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Not Her Fault? Tennis at City Park in Iowa City
A group of friends plans regular tennis play at City Park in Iowa City this summer. Among them is Rituko Yanai aiming for her first win this Friday afternoon.
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Former Cedar Rapids official gets 10 year sentence
Wil liam Morris, former Cedar Rapids Public Works building manager, must surrender to Linn County sheriff by 2 p.m. Friday to begin a 10 year prison term for accepting a bribe in the city sewer solvent scandal. He received five additional years for conspiracy to commit second degree theft, to run concurrently.
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Newton Wins Battle in Prison Site Bid
Gov. Branstad hailed Newton as the best value for a new 750-bed medium security prison after a competitive bidding process that edged Fort Dodge by one point on the correctional system scale. The decision drew criticism from some board members and lawmakers while Fort Dodge urged legislative funding. Newton beat out Anamosa Independence Eldora Fort Dodge Mount Pleasant Mitchellville and Sioux City with a lower upfront cost.
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Iowa plans multiple new prisons and expansions
The state outlines several prison projects beyond the 750-inmate facilities in Clarinda and Newton. Plans include a 750-inmate medium security prison, a 750-inmate super max, a 50-bed prison hospital, a 50-inmate Mitchellville women’s prison expansion, and Fort Madison space renovations for about 250 inmates. The Newton site saves 558000 annually by sharing 11 top administrators with the existing 121-bed facility, signaling more beds are needed.
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Discrimination trial to start at University of Iowa
The trial over a sex discrimination lawsuit against the University of Iowa begins Monday. Page 1B carries details.
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City Briefs and Lottery: Local News Highlights
City Briefs report nearby events and updates across the community. Lottery results and numbers update local residents with quick notices on draws and winnings.
Woman's death used in forgery case shocks Cedar Rapids
Police say Christina Carney used a dead woman's identity to obtain a fake Iowa photo ID and forged the victim's signature to cash checks. The 25 year old from Cedar Rapids faces upgraded felony forgery charges after $500 were cashed on Epps's account posthumously.
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All-day Kindergarten Proposed in Iowa City Schools
Iowa City Community School District may add full-day kindergarten next school year at Twain Roosevelt Wood and Coralville Central elementary schools. Superintendent Barbara Grohe will present at Tuesday’s board meeting noting space and high-risk students justify four sites first, with plans to expand to all schools within five years.
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