Iowa lawmakers weigh DNA sampling to close cold cases
Iowa officials consider expanding DNA databases to include crime victims to help solve unsolved murders. Critics warn that sampling from victims or living individuals raises privacy and civil libert y concerns. The plan mirrors Illinois and Louisiana practices, while Iowa currently tests convicted felons and some sex offenders.
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Iowa
Iowa House Judiciary Committee
Illinois
Louisiana
High end golf carts surge in Iowa on new tax credit
East Iowans rush to buy $8000 road ready golf carts as federal tax credits cut costs before December 31. Dealers report strong demand for windshields lights and seat belts equipped models. Mount Vernon couple Dan and Bev O Connor bought an $8000 Tomberlin cart for about $3500 and use it for errands and church.
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Iowa
Kevin Smith
Lincolnway Golf Cars
Lisbon
Dan
Bev O’connor
Mount Vernon
Dan O’connor
Dee Dan O'Connor
Lincolnway Custom Golf Cars
State to recover court debts under Culver plan
Gov Chet Culver leads an executive order to boost collection of outstanding court debt. The goal is to recoup up to 111 million dollars over five years amid tech and budget challenges affecting courts and county systems. District officials say efforts will intensify despite limits.
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Des Moines
Chet Culver
Culver
David Boyd
Shipping giants rush to deliver holiday packages
Mellany Sorrell, 29, labors amid the UPS air shipping hub in Louisville. She moves heavy containers and boxes with sweat on her brow as the holiday rush accelerates. Each container can hold up to six tons of cargo.
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UPS Worldport
Louisville
Bruce Schreiner
Prass
UPS’ Global Air Shipping Network
Sorrell
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