When good deeds backfire in everyday life
A column notes tales where helping others leads to odd or costly complications. From CPR to pickup mishaps and a bank bag return, the piece warns that good deeds can attract lawsuits, privacy worries, or arrest, but urges continued kindness while handling duties like traffic tickets.
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Des Moines
Urbandale
State finds extra cash but budget still short
Iowa budget officials report $60 million more revenue over the next two years from the Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference. Despite the rise in personal and sales tax projections, the surplus does not close a projected $150.7 million deficit for next year, with estimates showing a continued shortfall of about $100 million or more.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference
Patrick Cavanaugh
Iowa
Barnard
Murder trial details Vosmek slaying
Julie Vosmek was killed at her Cedar Rapids apartment after a morning encounter with John Le Grand. He described luring her, the sexual intimate acts, and the subsequent stabbing with a fish filet knife amid cocaine use and alcohol prior to surrender. The defense questions his remorse as the trial proceeds.
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Robins
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Linn District Court
Darwin Ammeter
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Ammeter
Cathy Diaz
Diaz
Fisher Printers
Julie
John Logan
Celebrities in Ads Could Face Insurance Licensing Rule
Des Moines Iowa officials propose licensing for celebrities who endorse insurance ads. The rule aims to curb elderly confusion as stars are not medical authorities and may lead to subpar deals. Lawmakers question interstate advertising reach and seek further study before finalizing.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Kevin Howe
Howe
Ed Parker
Dmingo
Legislative Administrative Rules Review Committee
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