Iowa State Fair Censors Art Over Nudity Debate
Des Moines fair board pulls two artworks from the Cultural Center after complaints about a chalk study of legs and a Boudoir Repose photograph. Critics urge protecting art and free display while defending family values and public taste. The incident draws national attention as attendees and editors weigh censorship versus creativity.
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Lecturer convicted of theft in Iowa City forum incident
Dr. Victor Herbert of New York was convicted of simple assault and fifth degree theft for taking a tape from Frank Wiewel after a June 18 forum at the Old Capitol. He faces fines totaling 130 dollars and plans to appeal the ruling by Johnson County Magistrate Thomas McDonald.
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Branstad Shifts Tax Reform Tone in Iowa
Governor Terry Branstad plans a lean sheet approach to tax reform starting with no firm commitment on ending federal deductibility. He aims to build a bipartisan coalition, keep options open, and pursue a package for January while Democrats urge flexibility and caution.
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Refunds for inflatable motorboat buyers issued by Iowa AG
Iowa will mail refunds of 91.34 dollars to 251 residents who paid 129 dollars for the PowerSport Motor boat. The refunds come from a Culver City California company after a nationwide test marketing survey. The boat was an inflatable raft with a battery motor and Iowa filed suit last year.
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Iowa
National Businessman's Co-operative
Culver City
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Finstrom Couple to Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Andrew Finstrom of 1507 48th St NE will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Ilam Mass at St Pius X Catholic Church followed by a reception from noon to 3 pm on Saturday. An incorrect date appeared in Sunday's Lifestyle section.
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Andrew Finstrom
48Th St. NE
St. Pius X Catholic Church
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