Pierce/West Des Moines officer deposed in mischief case
Defense cites late disclosure of an officer report in the Pierce case. Whitsell denied contact and resisted leaving, saying Pierce could stay. Attorney Alfredo Parrish argues the delay hindered defense prep and could alter testimony. Judge Hulse orders state-funded depositions and review of confidential documents before trial.
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Kock
Whitsell
Pierce
Alfredo Parrish
Des Moines
Parrish
Hulse
Thomas H. Miller
Chad Wardlow
Wardlow
Iowa
Attorney General’s Office
Parents buy for teens at or near graduation parties
A Lancaster Gazette survey of nearly 400 parents of 12 to 20 year olds finds about one quarter allowed their child to drink under supervision in the past six months and eight percent let their teen drink with others present. Experts caution that home drinking still risks brain and body harm and signals acceptance of alcohol.
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Jack Dugger
Marion
Dugger
Linn-Mar
Laren
Cedar Rapids and Des Moines named midrange in Iowa politics
The center ranks Cedar Rapids as moderately liberal with a Republican U.S. House member and Des Moines as midrange between liberal and conservative based on 2004 presidential votes. Experts say these results echo statewide political balance and racial factors rather than surprise findings.
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Cedar Rapids
Lindsay Elizabeth Hogan
Center
David Redlawsk
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa City
Redlawsk
Hogan
Iowa State Fair Traditions Thrive Amid Changes and Campers Bond
Campers at the Iowa State Fair forge strong bonds sharing spaces and plants, with premier spots passed down through generations. New museum displays echo tradition while some practices shift, such as fewer hogs and rising rabbit entries as 4-H urban youth participate. Fair board president Thomas opened the 11 day event praising continuity and community as attendees look forward to time on a stick treats.
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Roger Horton
Woodward
Horton
Teri
Dallas
Thomas
Jacobson Hall
Fair Board
Jerry Patterson
Fort Collins
Colo
Rain brings limited relief as Eastern Iowa drought lingers
Eastern Iowa reels from torrential rain with cooler temps ahead while drought relief may be too late for corn and soybeans to recover. Mohling notes reproductive stages past for corn soybeans but some pod development remains. farmers anticipate reduced yields and possible disaster aid in 20 counties. Local gardeners welcome rain but warn squash and melons may suffer without steady follow up.
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Mohling
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Dick Long
Solon
Long
U.S
Mike Johanns
Linn County
Bob Mahan
Harry Hillaker
Hillaker
Associated Press
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