Arrest Made in Slaying of Michael Flynn in Lone Tree
Bryan Grimes, 22, of Washington, Iowa, was arrested on first degree murder and marijuana possession charges in the December killing of 32 year old Michael Flynn who used a wheelchair. Investigators say the case remains active with more steps possible. Bond set at 250000 as the Johnson County District Court reviewed the arrest.
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J. Patrick White
Grimes
Washington
Flynn
Lone Tree
Johnson County District Court
Sylvia Lewis
Johnson
U S helicopter crash in North Korea sparks confusion
A U S Army OH 58 helicopter made an emergency landing in North Korea after crossing the border. Pentagon officials said two aboard and radar contact was lost at 21 15 EST with no confirmation of a shoot down. North Korea claimed the craft was downed in self defense as investigators probe the intrusion.
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Washington
Kenneth Bacon
Bacon
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Korea
Yonhap
Ipho-ri
Luminarias Return on Wildwood Drive NE This Weekend
Jason Boyle and Eric Strabala bring back a neighborhood tradition as they line Wildwood Drive NE with luminarias this weekend. Norand Corp expands markets with health care tech, details on page 7C.
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Jason Boyle
Eric Strabala
Wildwood Drive
Norand Corp
APAC to Add 144 Employees in Cedar Rapids Center
APAC TeleServices announced Friday it is opening a new calling center in Cedar Rapids and will hire 144 people. The move expands its U S operations with a focus on customer service roles and local employment.
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Apac TeleServices
Cedar Rapids
Judge Allows Media Coverage of Morgan Trial
Judge Harlan Bainter ruled Friday that media may cover the trial of Lary Morgan in the stabbing death of Anna Marie Emry of Grinnell as long as jurors names are not published. Details on page 1B.
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Lary Morgan
Anna Marie Emry
Grinnell
City Briefs and Notices Snapshot
A compact rundown of city briefs includes brief notices, public postings, and local items from the city desk. It lists small announcements and upcoming deadlines affecting residents and neighborhoods.
U S forces to aid Somalia withdrawal protection
President Clinton ordered a Marine deployment to Mogadishu early next year to protect United Nations peacekeepers during their final withdrawal from Somalia. Several hundred Marines would land for about a week to deter attacks as the 15 000 UN troops withdraw and to safeguard helicopters tanks and armored vehicles left behind to avoid regional destabilization.
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Clinton
U.S
Somalia
U.N
Mogadishu
United Nations
Owens
Deutch
Elvis in Nativity Scene Sparks Iowa City Debate
At the public library, Kathy Mitchell displays Adoration of Elvis a cradle shaped like a pink Cadillac with a guitar and a rocking angel. Some patrons call the piece in poor taste while library officials defend it as a personal message in a free forum and note the display runs through month end.
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Shayla
Craig
Tax cuts to phase in over several years
The Treasury details show Clinton's proposed $500 child tax credit and a $10,000 education expense deduction begin at reduced amounts in 1996 and rise to full values by 2000. White House and Republicans spar over tax fairness while capital gains cuts gain cautious support.
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