Minnesota judge to rule on Helder commitment
A federal judge in Minnesota will decide next month if Luke Helder the 22 year old former college student accused in a Midwest mailbox bombing spree should be committed indefinitely to a mental hospital. Helder was declared incompetent to stand trial in Cedar Rapids on charges of planting pipe bombs and anti government notes in rural mailboxes in Iowa and four other states in May 2002. He has undergone testing at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester Minnesota to assess risk. A commitment hearing is set for Sept 1 in Minneapolis.
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Four 18 year olds hurt in I 380 accident
Four 18 year olds went to hospitals after an accident on Interstate 380. Stephanie Lage of Newhall lost control near the First Avenue SW overpass, hitting the guard rail and causing a lane restriction. Roby Meyer of Cedar Rapids and Harris and Pettit of Cedar were transported to local hospitals. Harris and Meyer were released, Pettit remained under treatment.
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HUD closes housing loopholes in university athlete cases
HUD moved to curb exemptions allowing well off university scholarship athletes to live in public housing for low income residents. The Iowa contested cases spurred changes to declare financial independence and tighten eligibility. 200 UI students, including Brian Ferentz, were cited in prior housing at Pheasant Ridge amid controversy over family funding.
Early fall colors emerge in Iowa trees amid cool spell
Iowa trees show orange red yellow and purple leaves up to a month early due to cool nights and stressed trees in cities. Extension forester Paul Wray notes not all trees change. rainfall and first frost timing will better signal peak color. Fall foliage hotlines are not yet operating in Iowa or Minnesota.
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Iowa City man charged after University of Iowa student death
Todd W. Laabs 27 of 1559 Ranier Dr faces a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor boat while intoxicated in connection with the July death of Aaron Hill, a UI student. Hill died after the boat ran over him at Coralville Lake. two days were needed to recover his body. Laabs had a 0.098 blood alcohol level. A manslaughter charge was not filed.
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Nebraskans argue over coin designs in cross state dispute
Mike Deupree weighs Iowa and Nebraska stakes in the bicentennial nickel and quarter designs. Iowa showcases Grant Wood Arbor Day scene while Nebraska claims Arbor Day heritage, raising questions of symbolism and regional pride. Nebraska residents chafe at perceived Slate. Deupree notes Arbor Day roots and Midwest rivalry.
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