Multiple Iowa Traffic Crashes Claim Several Lives
Seven people died in Iowa traffic crashes over the weekend and one man who died last month from injuries. Incidents near St Paul, Urbandale, Van Meter area, Whisn county, Whiting, Prairie City, and Ottumwa city limits killed eight individuals, with several others injured. Authorities cited cross traffic, single vehicle loss of control, and two car collisions as causes. investigations ongoing.
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Governor Ray seeks permanent Citizens Aide office in Iowa
DES MOINES UPI Gov Robert Ray announced plans to push legislation to make the citizens aide office a permanent state agency. The office, created by executive order, has operated with a $70 200 federal grant to continue through October and has handled about 3 000 inquiries with 1 188 cases processed.
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Officers Named by Center Point Fire Department
Center Point Fred Thomas re-elected as chief for the coming year. Other officers elected include Mike Peay cock assistant chief Gary Wallace president Don Dafoe vice president Spencer Burrell at rotary and Gary Heins treasurer.
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Car Hits Guttenberg House Charged Driver
Guttenberg youth Harvey Har vaugh, 20, of Chuber was charged with reckless driving after a Sunday night collision where his car struck Terry Meyer’s Guttenberg house and a station wagon. The Meyers were away. Harvaugh’s car was demolished and damage to the house and wagon could not be estimated.
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Culver undecided on Senate bid amid family and debt concerns
Washington Rep. John Culver says he has not decided whether to seek the Democratic nomination for U S senator from Iowa. He has toured all 99 counties, weighing seniority, cost of a campaign, and a $200000 debt with four children under 11. Meanwhile, Eddie Allender, 86, of Shellsburg, was charged with drunken driving after a late Friday arrest near Vinson Tow. He appeared in Justice Court and posted bond.
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Legislative committee to study catastrophic illness costs
DES MOINES lawmakers hold a Monday hearing on state handling of catastrophic illness costs. Senate Bill 59 would fund a renal disease program including dialysis and transplants, with an advisory panel to set eligibility and funding rules amid public demand.
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Arson Suspected at Manchester Abandoned Gas Station
A fire at an abandoned gas station on the Dareville corner near Manchester was 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Fire Chief Doug Palmer said the building had previous fire damage a month earlier and showed no repairs. Firefighters contained the fire as it burned out. Palmer said there is reason to suspect arson but gave no specifics. Earlville Santa Claus visit set for Saturday at 2 p.m. sponsored by the Earlville Community Club.
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Mewhall Students Honored at ISU Recognition
Three Ames area seniors from ISU’s College of Engineering and two sophomores were cited for leadership and service to the Ames community. William W. McElrath Moville senior industrial engineering Larry R. Greatl Newhall aerospace and Janice A. Cohen Council Bluffs senior industrial engineering received 100 awards and framed certificates. Margaret A. Barflett Marshalltown sophomore aerospace earned a honorary engineering leadership award.
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Speeding Charge Reduced for Driver in Independence
In Clara Murphy's justice court a six man jury reduced a speeding charge for Michael Dowling of Sumner from 104 mph to 9 mph after a second hearing. Dowling, 24, faced the Sept 21 incident north of Independence. Trial by jury followed a hung jury from the first hearing. Bond was set at $125 with 20 days to appeal to district court.
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