Watkins on trial in death of 2 year old Shelby Duis
Witnesses described Watkins as addicted to her live in boyfriend Jesse Wendelsdorf and unable to leave him despite violent behavior toward Shelby Duis. The judge heard the first hand accounts in a non jury trial as prosecutors seek first degree murder or aiding and abetting. Witnesses recalled bruising, fear in Shelby and disturbing play at daycare.
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Shelby Duis
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Jesse Wendelsdorf
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Heidi Watkins
Jurors Attend Watkins Murder Trial Inbench Session
Trent Jackson and Hank Ivers of Storm Lake sat in the Kossuth County court as Heidi Watkins faced a bench trial for first degree murder and child endangerment in Shelby Duis death. Jackson, part of the Buena Vista County jury that acquitted Wendelsdorf, declined to discuss deliberations saying it was the best they could do.
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Ivers
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Jesse Wendelsdorf
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NICC Grad Nystel to Attend Gore Convention Event
NICC graduate Millie Nystel, 50, an IBEW Local 288 electrician instructor from New Hampton, is flown to Los Angeles to attend a brunch and Gore acceptance event. The campaign may cite her story to showcase labor unions impact while her daughter Irene Horstman joins her for the once in a lifetime moment.
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UI Writing Program Returns Strong After Turmoil
John Kenyon reports the University of Iowa's International Writing Program regroups after a turbulent year. Twenty writers from around the world will join UI for the month long residency and related events.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa City IWP Readies New Lineup Under Merrill
New IWP director Christopher Merrill aims to stabilize the program amid past deficits and funding concerns. Twenty writers are slated for this year including authors from Israel and the West Bank, with potential cross cultural exchanges highlighted. Rowena Torrevillas notes strong progress compared with last year.
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