Lotio America payout halted by court ruling
The first payout installment of the Lotio America jackpot was made on Tuesday while a judge orders withholding of most of one winner’s share until a settlement with his estranged and former wife is reached. The Iowa Supreme Court seeks a near 15 percent budget boost to add seven district court judgeships. A Mason Dry Cleaners robbery suspect pleads guilty to first degree robbery as other charges are dropped. A Colorado airport crash report cites aircraft limitations for Cedar Rapids pilot Robert Andrews.
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Lions topple Cougars 78 63 in Valley contest
Linn-Mar Lions beat Kennedy Cougars 78 to 63 in a Mississippi Valley Conference boys game last night. The page also notes coaching changes at UNI and a guard trade in the Continental Basketball Association.
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Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
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The Only Person Listening to Both Sides
An index-style remark notes that only the neighbor across the hall fully hears both sides of any dispute, implying a humorous take on polarizing debates and attentive listening.
Home schooling bill falls one vote short in committee
A proposed home and church schooling bill failed by one vote in a joint legislative committee despite Branstad support. It would replace certified teacher requirements with annual student proficiency tests and thus face possible prosecutions for noncompliant parents. Sen. Delahery opposed, Rep. Jochum urged passage.
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Christmas snow prospects split Iowa forecast
The article notes a warm December with the first day of winter bringing mixed hopes for snow. Met meteorologist Carl Weinbrecht of the Des Moines National Weather Service says Iowa sits on the edge of rain and snow with a potential Thursday mix of rain and snow or just rain.
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GAO finds Farmers Home Administration insolvent risking multibillion bailout
The GAO audit shows the Farmers Home Administration has at least 36 billion in unrecoverable losses and cannot meet debt obligations without more borrowing or congressional funds. The program, over 90 billion, faces severe financial deterioration and possible taxpayer rescue, prompting continued congressional scrutiny.
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Farmers Home
Bush scrambles to save pick amid abortion controversy
President elect George Bush and aides faced anti abortion backlash over nominee for secretary of health and human services Dr Louis Sullivan a Black educator from Atlanta Sullivan reaffirmed opposition to abortion with exceptions and promised to enforce administration policy The nomination remained under review while Bush announced two other picks in writing and canceled a public cabinet reveal to avoid further questions
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Bush Transition
Israelis Again Set Talks With PLO Off in Unity Bid
Israel unity government moves forward as Likud and Labor agree to ban talks with the PLO. Labor central committee vote due afternoon, approval could yield Knesset debut Thursday. Prime minister will be Yitzhak Shamir for four years, reversing earlier peres-led terms.
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