Escapee Hershberger Captured in Atlanta Park
Jeffrey Hershberger 38 of Ottumwa was taken into custody Friday in Piedmont Park Atlanta by federal and local agents. He did not resist and will be returned to Iowa next week. The other escapee Omar Wilkins 19 remains at large.
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Remains Identified Husband Arrested In Double Death
Scott Peterson was arrested in San Diego for the deaths of his wife Laci and their unborn son. Prosecutors planned to charge him with capital murder with the option of the death penalty. Authorities confirmed the bodies washed ashore were Laci and the infant.
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Warner returns home to Cedar Rapids for faith focused event
Rams quarterback Kurt Warner spoke at the Cedar Rapids Mayor's Prayer Breakfast where he reflected on his faith and family. The Burlington native and Cedar Rapids high school alum said timing felt right to return home and seek guidance from God as he and his wife Brenda raise four children with a fifth on the way.
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Iraqis protest U S presence in Baghdad marches
In Baghdad thousands protested the continued U S military presence after prayers at a Sunni mosque. Demonstrators shouted No to America and No to Saddam calling for swift withdrawal and Islamic revolution. A videotape reportedly shows Saddam in Baghdad on April 9.
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Saddam reportedly killed in bombing sparks renewed debate
An Iraqi official says Saddam Hussein likely perished in an American bombing on April 7, while others debate the validity of an April 9 video and the fate of his interim government. The report contrasts claims with ongoing searches and public discussion in Iraq.
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Algrad and wife give $25 million to UI business school
Jerre Stead, 60, and Mary Joy of Scottsdale announce a 25 million gift to the University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business to boost its growth. Stead says UI business programs compare with top schools and aims to propel the college forward.
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Largest gifts to Iowa UI include 63 million from Carver Trust
The University of Iowa received major gifts including 63 million from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust in 2002 for the College of Medicine, 30 million from Henry Tippie in 1999 to the College of Business, 25 million from the Holden family in 2000 to the UI Cancer Center, and 25 million in 2003 from Jerre and Mary Joy Stead to the College of Business.
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