Des Moines Man Dies After Car Bicycle Crash
A 21 year old Des Moines man died from injuries after a weekend car bicycle collision. John David Oxenreider was riding Saturday when 68 year old Des Moines resident Sophie Jean Marchant turning into his path caused him to be thrown onto the car hood. He had been in critical condition at a Des Moines hospital since the accident.
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John David Oxenrei
Der
Sophie Jean Marchant
Oxenreider
Iowa’s first thoroughbred track on schedule for March opening
Des Moines AP Iowa's first thoroughbred racing track remains on track for a March opening. Steel girders for the grandstand and clubhouse are in place with concrete sections to follow this week. The group will hire an executive secretary, VPs for marketing and F and B, and director of operations. Kevin Swartz of Des Moines named chief financial officer.
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Polk County Board of Supervisors
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Seniors' Day at Cedar Rapids Library Highlights National Library Week
Volunteers will assist seniors at Cedar Rapids Public Library on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with computer terminals and locating materials. Tours and an intro to services precede free refreshments in Beems Auditorium as part of National Library Week April 17 23.
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South Africa art and literature split over apartheid
South African writer and critic Keyan Tomaselli argues that politics color every cultural work from films to poetry and novels. He notes white producers dominate films about apartheid while black authors turn to poetry and novels for immediacy, urging awareness of ideological positions.
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Parole Officers to Lose Guns Under New Rule
Des Moines AP report says the Administrative Rules Review Committee approved a ban on parole officers carrying firearms with effect set for April 27. The 3-2 vote blocked a postponement, while supporters warned of dangerous situations for unarmed officers and opponents urged exceptions. Lawmakers did not act before adjournment.
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Administrative Rules Review Committee
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