Terrace Hill in line for repair funding
Iowa lawmakers may seek 1.5 million dollars over the next two fiscal years to repair Terrace Hill, the governor’s residence built in 1869 and donated in 1971. The plan aims to upgrade safety features including a sprinkler system and elevator, while a public-private campaign targets 5.8 million for improvements and a 3 million endowment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terrace Hill
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Branstad
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Cedar Rapids
Benjamin Franklin Allen
Hubbell
Robert Helmers
Helmers
FDA sets clear purpose in drug ads to inform patients
The FDA proposes broadcast ad guidelines allowing explicit drug purpose statements while requiring major risk disclosures. Critics warn ads may push newer, pricier drugs. officials say the change boosts consumer awareness and understanding of prescription medicines.
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Washington
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FDA
Michael Friedman
Sidney Wolfe
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Local sales tax eyed for Linn ballot in spring
Linn County voters may vote next spring on a 1 percent local sales tax raising 15 to 17 million dollars annually. Cedar Rapids residents would decide how to spend the revenue, with projects like a baseball stadium, zoo, trails, and exhibition hall discussed by city leaders and the Foresight 2020 planning group.
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Gary Streit
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Lee Clancey
Ole Munson
All Iowa Fair ride stalls upside down
A carnival ride at the All Iowa Fair malfunctioned last night freezing 19 passengers upside down about 50 feet high. Fire Department crews rescued riders, none harmed, after about 90 minutes. Passengers described fear and confusion during the stoppage of the Chicago Loop ride.
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Cedar Rapids
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Chicago
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Chicago Loop
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Silent suspect identified as Missouri prison escapee
In Iowa City police identified the arresting suspect as Carlos Manuel Sardinas 31 after FBI fingerprint processing. Sardinas escaped from Western Missouri Correctional Center Cameron Missouri while held on first degree assault charges and had used the alias Toni Pagli during contact with officers.
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Iowa City
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Sardinas
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Clarksburg
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Cameron
Toni Pagli
Jim Steffen
Coralville
Doug Vance
Esther St
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Vance
Area teams win tourneys with two title games
The Clear Creek Amana softball team defeated Woodward Granger 1 0 to capture the Class 1A title and C R Jefferson beat Davenport West 2 1 to claim the Class 3A crown. Dow Jones slid as rates rose and arena football gains fans at Arena One in Hi awatha.
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