Democratic official suggests moving Iowa NH caucus dates
Paul G Kirk recommends bending rules to shift the Iowa caucuses to February 20 and the New Hampshire primary to February 28 arguing the spirit of the rules supports predictability while Manatt warns that enforcement could trigger a convention credential fight. The Iowa party already moved its caucus date without national approval amid disputes over state law and first-in-nation status. Kirk stresses he does not urge rule changes but seeks to preserve fair process.
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Hatter to get new trial but remains in prison
The Iowa Supreme Court overturned Bruce Hatter’s 1981 first degree kidnapping conviction, ordering a new trial due to an unlawful house search and arrest without a warrant. He stays imprisoned for a 25 year second degree kidnapping sentence, with multiple related charges pending in Story County.
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Conviction upheld in officers' slayings in Waterloo
The Iowa Supreme Court sustained two first degree murder convictions for Joseph Phams and James Michael Taylor in the July 12 1981 Waterloo police killing case. The ruling found Phams knew his actions could lead to the officers' deaths. Taylor and Phams receive life terms. Johnny Phams faces two 24 year sentences.
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Third Trial Ordered in Prison Kidnapping Case
Iowa Supreme Court ordered a new trial for George Ray Goff of Des Moines on a kidnapping charge connected to a 1977 Fort Madison prison incident. He had previously been convicted of kidnapping and assault. the court cited improper jury instructions and egregious trial error affecting his right to a fair trial.
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Ottumwa to Rent Coliseum for Male Stripper Act
Ottumwa city council approves Terry Drea Inc. rental of the city coliseum for a January male stripper show. The decision sides with a 3-2 vote despite a 500-signature petition, with dissenters urging decency and caution.
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Public TV Firmer Rift Between Friends of Iowa Public Television
In Des Moines the Friends of Iowa Public Television and the state network clash over funding and independence. Scott Bannister accuses Larry Patten of a hidden agenda as the 75 25 split and control debate threatens the Friends’ future and possible loss of autonomy. The network voted 9 0 to pursue a contract aligned with the 75 25 plan, risking a renewed rift and potential member backlash.
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Gallup Wins Iowa Award For Public Service
Gov. Terry Branstad announces George Gallup as the 10th Iowa Award recipient in Des Moines. Gallup, founder of the Gallup Poll, was born November 18 1901 in Jefferson and studied at the University of Iowa before teaching at Iowa and Drake University from 1923 to 1931.
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Appeals court rejects Lewellyn gambling insanity defense
A federal 8th Circuit panel in St Louis upheld Gary V. Lewellyn’s 20 year sentence for 15 counts of fraud and embezzling 17.7 million from two Iowa banks. The court said Lewellyn failed to prove his gambling theory and that expert opinions lacked reliability.
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