Gun violence climbs in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police report 28 gunfire incidents in 2014 through April, triple the 11 in 2018, with three arrests. Chief Wayne Jerman warns violence must stop and suspects may be linked, a dozen or more with ongoing disputes. Earl Gilmore reports his NE Cedar Rapids home struck by eight to nine shots early Tuesday.
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Band Moves to New Iowa Practice Field
The University of Iowa marching band will relocate to a new practice field, signaling a change in rehearsal site. Officials say the move aims to improve space and facilities for the ensemble.
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Inmate Dies After Oklahoma Execution Halted
An execution in Oklahoma was halted when the inmate suffered a heart attack and died during the procedure, according to Page 4A coverage.
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University of Iowa Lab Preserves 7,500 Items in 30 Years
The University of Iowa Conservation Lab marks 30 years of work preserving heritage. It has treated more than 7,500 items, 190 boxes of manuscripts and 11,000 single sheets, reflecting a long effort to safeguard historical records.
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West wins dramatic battle of state champions
Iowa City West, the Class 3A champion, trailed Xavier until 17 seconds remained in regulation but surged to a 3-2 victory over the 2A champ in a closely watched showdown. The game highlighted two top programs from the state and capped a tense clash for regional bragging rights.
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Winter fish kill drives restocking requests in Iowa
Thick ice and deep snow trigger a severe farm pond winter kill across eastern and southeastern Iowa. DNR technician Vance Polton notes 27 restocking requests so far, far above the normal 12, with Paul Sleeper calling it the worst year in 26 years. Southern ponds suffer from drought lowering water levels and low oxygen.
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White House task force urges campus climate survey on assaults
The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault released recommendations to require climate surveys on campuses and promote bystander intervention. It launched NotAlone.gov to publish enforcement data and explain students rights. The group formed Jan 22 after a 90 day review with thousands contributing. The Education OCR opened an inquiry into Florida State University's handling of a student assault report involving Jameis Winston.
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Death row study cites 4 percent innocent defendants
A Los Angeles Times report notes a National Academy of Sciences paper estimating that at least 4.1 percent of death row defendants remain under sentence and would be exonerated if unexecuted. The study uses survival analysis on 7,482 cases from 1938 to 2004.
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