Leader of cocaine ring given five year term
Ronald E. Cunningham, described as the ring leader, received four concurrent five year sentences for four cocaine possession with intent to distribute counts. He faces parole eligibility after about 20 months and ends with three years special parole plus five years probation on related convictions including conspiracy to defraud and false passport application.
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Council Bluffs Chamber to speak on Iowa parimutuel act
The Council Bluffs Chamber racing committee will urge changes to the Iowa Parimutuel Wagering Act at a State Racing Commission meeting in Council Bluffs. They seek higher initial takeout and lower admission tax to aid dog track developers. The panel notes current 16 percent state takeout, 84 percent to bettors, and 50-cent admission fees reduce potential revenue.
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Storm Lake meeting on islands and jetties proceeds
A Storm Lake gathering on the islands and jetties will go forward at 2 p.m. despite a Chamber official’s remark. ICC director Larry Wilson confirmed the session, noting the request to exclude Tim Mills was rejected. Mills expressed no comment but welcomed the meeting and aims for a productive discussion.
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Man who faced hanging moves to Clarinda unit
Council Bluffs man Leon Tice once sentenced to hang for murder has been transferred from Fort Madison to the medium-security Correctional Treatment Unit in Clarinda. Convicted in 1963 for the shooting deaths of a 13-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy, his sentence was commuted to life in 1965 by Gov. Harold Hughes. He was moved from the penitentiary to the John Bennett Correction Center in January and to the Clarinda unit in April.
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The Gazette Subscription Rates and Mail Information
The Gazette published daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa details carrier and mail subscription rates. Afternoon Morning Editions prices include weekly and annual options with regional exclusions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
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