Independent counsel asked to probe Espy gifts case
Attorney General Janet Reno asked for an independent counsel to investigate whether Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy improperly accepted gifts from Tyson Foods and others doing business with the Agriculture Department. The move follows a four month Justice Department inquiry and seeks a panel’s appointment with broad jurisdiction.
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Washington
Janet Reno
Agriculture
Mike Espy
Justice Department
Espy
Tyson Foods Inc
Clinton
Independent Counsel
Reno
Evan Barr
White House
Dee Dee Myers
Agriculture Department
High Tech Warnings and Local Developments Around Iowa
City Council to approve an Iowa DOT plan for computer controlled signs on 1 380 to warn motorists of dangerous conditions. Prairieburg gains a city hall and updated records custody. Over 600 Hollywood hopefuls seek a one minute audition for Bridges of Madison County in Des Moines. U I stadium may have many empty seats for Hawkeye games this year. ATI plant in Delhi expands after February boiler explosion and fire with ribbon cutting planned.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Des Moines
Madison County
ATI
Delhi
Allergy outlook in central U S ragweed season warned
In August ragweed pollen rises as allergy expert Dr John Weiler of the University of Iowa notes yearly high counts. About 10 percent of Americans suffer significant ragweed symptoms. Weather affects counts but avoidance and antihistamines help. A three week study at UI College of Medicine invites 18 to 65 year olds with ragweed allergy to participate. Call 356 1659 for details.
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John Weiler
University of Iowa
U.S
Weiler
U of I College of Medicine
U of I
7 by Chad Witenborg count up shows comfortable pace
A brief note credits Chad Witenborg with a count up titled seven by noting a comfortable pace toward two hundred. The fragment hints at a numeric progression or performance measure. No additional context or entities are provided.
Boy, 14, Saves 4-year-old From Bike Spill in Iowa City
Mike Klitzka intervened as Zachary Cholewa rode his newly used bike with training wheels removed Tuesday morning. The 14 year old blocked a fall that could have harmed the preschooler, stopping a spill in Iowa City. Zachary had already fallen once when Mike acted.
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Mike Klitzka
Zachary Cholewa
Iowa City
Zachary
Mike
Man seeks guardian angel who saved him five years ago
Forrest Webb recalls a Cedar Rapids moment five years past when a stranger convinced him not to end his life. He left Akron with drugs and money drained, parked by the Cedar River near Quaker Oats, and the unknown man offered hope just as Webb planned to die. Webb now searches to say thank you.
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Ren Smith
Webb
Akron
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
First Street
Cedar River
Quaker Oats Co
Quaker Oats
Simpson defense and prosecutor seek secrecy for fair trial
In Los Angeles the defense and prosecution argued secrecy is needed for a fair trial in the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman killings. Judge Ito delayed ruling as press access and private transcripts are debated.
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Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Robert Shapiro
Marcia Clark
Clark
Gannett Co
Lance Ito
60 Minutes may replace NFC football on KGAN if needed
KGAN-TV plans to air 60 Minutes when NFC games run past six o clock. Rich Herbst says nine NFC games start at 3 pm and will be cut to allow updates or switch to the CBS program if the games end late. KOCR-TV lacks reach for a wider audience and FOX rights are held for the season.
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Rebecca P. Lindwall
Kgan-Tv
Channel 2
Rich Herbst
KGAN
Fox
Kocr-Tv
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Gazette
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