Linn County relies on plea deals over trials in abuse cases
A Linn County jury recently acquitted a man accused of sexually abusing a 16 year old. Prosecutors say most cases end in plea deals while trials are rare and difficult to secure convictions. Experts cite delayed disclosure, wavering witnesses, and lack of physical evidence as key challenges.
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Legislature sets budget and medical cannabis path in Iowa
Iowa Republicans wrap a 7.269 billion budget and begin building a medical cannabis system to aid ill residents while delaying water quality upgrades. The long session neared its end after a 104th day of tense votes and stalled agreements.
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UI Alumni Association Faces Uncertain Future Amid Merger Bid
The University of Iowa Alumni Association, 150 years old in 2017, confronts an uncertain future as UI President Bruce Harreld proposes merging it with the UI Foundation. The plan aims to consolidate overlapping roles into a stronger fundraising and alumni network.
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