Iowa GOP leader says smoking ban will hurt Democrats
House Republican leader Christopher Rants says the statewide smoking ban angered blue collar and middle class Iowans and will cost Democrats in November. He also condemns Democrats for sweeping changes to public employee bargaining while Kevin McCarthy defends the measures as culturally aligned and workable.
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Des Moines Pizza Driver Fired After Shooting Robber
Des Moines pizza delivery driver James William Spiers III says he was fired after shooting an armed man who allegedly tried to rob him during a delivery. Spiers was suspended March 28 for carrying a gun, and Pizza Hut now asked for his resignation while offering two months pay and counseling. Kenneth Jimmerson, 19, is accused of holding a gun to Spiers during the Des Moines apartment delivery and was charged with first degree robbery. Spiers said his life was in danger and fired. Jimmerson was later arrested. His fiancée Melanie Stout, 18, is charged with conspiracy for allegedly calling in the order.
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Gazette Data Central maps crime reports for Corridor area
The Log notes from The Gazette describe a Data Central page for public safety data in Eastern Iowa. It invites readers to map crime reports in Corridor neighborhoods via GazetteOnline.com section datacentral.
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Multiple assault charges filed in domestic and police incident cases
Cory Eschen 27 of Robins faces assault causing bodily injury in a domestic case after allegedly grabbing his wife Jessica Eschen at home. Jordayn Herron 22 of No. 419 1220 First Ave NE is charged with assaulting a Cedar Rapids police officer at Coe College along with interference and public intoxication. Charlene Cox 29 of N St SW is accused of assaulting her mother Ellen Lingo at home. Corey D Jones 37 of Westdale Dr SW is charged with assaulting his cohabitant Stephanie Schwab at their residence.
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First Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Coe College
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N St. SW
Ellen Lingo
Corey D. Jones
Westdale Dr. SW
Stephanie J. Schwab
Assault charge filed against Carl E. Montgomery
Carl E. Montgomery aged 37 of 942 Iowa Ave No 7 Iowa City is charged with assault causing bodily injury after allegedly striking an unidentified woman at 3 40 p m Wednesday at 942 Iowa Ave Iowa City.
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Iowa Ave
Iowa City
Johnson County Iowa drug and fraud charges list
A list of local arrests includes Peter T. Mayberry of Lone Tree accused at his home of possessing illegal drugs and paraphernalia in the presence of young children. Heather E. Whitman of Carter Street NW faces identity theft charges tied to fraudulent energy and credit card accounts. Monick A. Walker and Rick A. Smith face drug and precursor violations connected to marijuana and pseudoephedrine purchases. Kenneth M. Nelson of Chicago is charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana at an Econo Lodge location.
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Lone Tree
Heather E. Whitman
Carter St. NW
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Alliant Energy
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33Rd St. NE
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Chicago
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Burglary Charge Involving Newman and Chittick
Afton M. Newman aged 24 of Marion is charged with forging and cashing checks on Ruth A. Stark's Bank of the West account. Robert D. Chittick, 17, is charged with third degree burglary for breaking into Greg Januska's home and stealing property.
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Robert D. Chittick
12Th Ave
Greg Januska
Jacolyn Dr. NW
Mayo led study finds smoking raises colorectal cancer risk
Iowa Women's Health Study data show older women who smoked have higher risk of colorectal tumors lacking DNA mismatch repair proteins. Researchers led by Dr. Charles Lynch from the University of Iowa noted a link between daily cigarette count and tumor risk. National Cancer Institute funded the Mayo led work.
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State Fairgrounds to Undergo 21 Million Makeover
Iowa State Fair plans a 21.5 million facelift to attract more national livestock shows. A 10.5 million indoor horse arena is due by 2010, with a new multiuse stall barn and an outdoor warm up area. The project includes improved heating cooling, new paving, and high speed Internet for vendors.
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Iowa
Gary Slater
Slater
Pioneer Livestock
Iowa Gaming Revenues Grow Slightly in 2007
Iowa casinos and racetracks reported only modest growth in 2007 with a 1 to 3 percent overall revenue rise. Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood earned about 8 million while Riverside Casino in Washington County posted 101 million in gaming revenue. Officials cite slow economy and higher costs, and plan expansion of non gaming amenities to boost future revenue.
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