Obama Draws 5000 at Pentacrest in Iowa City
A crowd of about 5000 gathered on the University of Iowa Pentacrest on a sunny day to hear Senator Barack Obama speak. He urged action on Iraq and health care, touted a plan to begin evacuating Iraq in May with total withdrawal by March 31, 2008, and called for stronger fuel efficiency standards to combat global warming.
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Edwards pushes universal health care plan in Iowa event
In Waterloo Edwards outlines a universal coverage proposal funded by repealing Bush tax cuts for high earners. He would require employers to insure workers or contribute to a public or private option, and cites cost between 90 and 120 billion dollars annually. He also calls for CO2 caps and investments in alternative energy. Lawrence Barry of Waterloo backs Edwards.
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Lottery results and upcoming jackpots
Sunday draws show Pick 3 5 7 2 and Pick 4 9 4 1 9. Powerball numbers were 22 26 28 33 45 with 17 as the Powerball and a 47.1 million jackpot. no winner. Wednesday’s jackpot climbs to 57 million. Illinois Little Lotto and Hot Lotto figures listed.
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Clinton urges Earth Day action at Luther College rally
Senator Hillary Clinton pressed an Earth Day message to about 1000 at Luther College Decorah urging more funding for renewable energy and greener federal buildings. She criticized Bush policies on environment health care and Iraq and spoke on trade with labor and environmental standards. She later met nurses at Finley Hospital in Dubuque amid contract disputes.
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North English teen dies after shooting at rural home
Tris tan Furgason 18 of South English died from a back wound Sunday morning in a bedroom on 325th Street three miles west of North English. The rifle was described as being handled by the victim's close friend who has not been identified. Sheriff’s Office says investigation continues.
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Martelle Woman Injured in Springville Area Crash
Sarah Geltz, 32, of Martelle, remained hospitalized after a collision near Springville. She was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City after her southbound vehicle on Alderman Road collided with a westbound car driven by Julie Casey, 58, of Epworth, at the Highway 151 junction. Casey declined treatment.
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Waterloo crash kills Washburn woman
Margaret Hopper, 52, of Washburn, died when her car was struck by an Iowa Northern Railway locomotive in southeast Waterloo. She drove north on Faulk Road about 8 40 p m into the path of the train near Highway 218. Investigation ongoing.
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De Witt man given 10 years for 2006 vehicular homicide
Ryan P. Carter of De Witt received a 10 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in Clinton County District Court. He must pay 150000 restitution to Courtney Chambers estate after her death from the May 18 crash in Davenport.
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