Keokuk Fire Tragedy Claims Three Children and Three Firefighters
In Keokuk a duplex blaze killed three children and three firefighters. Investigators cite flashover as the instantaneous source of the deadly fire, with gear recovered for examination. A memorial service is not yet scheduled.
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Keokuk Duplex
Andrea Glasscock
Glasscock
Robin Korschgen
Korschgen
Sharon Vice
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Iowa City
Cooper
Jacob McFarland
Wessel
Keokuk
McNally
Bitting
Tuck
Keokuk High School
Iowa
Albert City
Coralville
Gary Folluo
Raymond Mariano
Worchester
Mass
Folluo
Patricia Bowden
State fire official recalls 1994 Keokuk blaze deaths
State fire marshal special agent Dana Wipperman recalls the 1994 Keokuk house fire that killed seven, noting lack of working smoke detectors and a preventable tragedy. He compares it to recently reported deaths and emphasizes safety with smoke detectors as a key preventive measure.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Richland
Wipperman
Teens and allowances in Eastern Iowa households
The Gazette spoke with 14 Eastern Iowa teens and found only four receive an allowance. Most get under 50 dollars before taking jobs. Cedar Rapids teen Jeff Lundgren 16 earned ten dollars weekly until employment. Vin ton teen Jenny Lindaman 17 about 40 dollars weekly for gas and gifts. Monica Vubeck 18 pays about 125 dollars monthly for car insurance.
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the Gazette
Monica Vubeck
Cedar Rapids
Evans aide named liaison for city after nine years in Iowa City
Dennis notes the liaison role targets night meetings and local ties. Iowa City pays 36 000 to 45 300, Rock Island 29 100 to 45 100, Waterloo around 39 500. Zahn, taking office Jan 3, weighs options. Dennis to assist transition. former Evans aide earned 38 000 to 39 000.
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Iowa City
Rock Island
Ill
Waterloo
Public Safety
David Zahn
Zahn
Public Safety Commissioner
Evans
Douglas Neumann
Gore criticizes Bradley as timid on issues
In Ames, Vice President Al Gore attacked Bill Bradley for nibbling around the edges on farming and education. Gore unveiled a $50 billion preschool program and tied abstaining from strong farm policy to Bradley's past stance, while Bradley countered that Gore offers no real plan.
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AMES
Bill Bradley
al Gore
Bradley
Gore
America
New Jersey
Iowa
Iowa State University
Hatch backs Grassley for secretary of agriculture
Sen. Charles Grassley would become agriculture secretary if Orrin Hatch wins the presidency. Hatch praised Grassley, supported ethanol subsidies and renewable energy, and argued for a safety net with stronger crop insurance and expanded markets. He highlighted Medicare concerns and a non abortion-based judge qualification.
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Grassley
Sioux City
Charles Grassley
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Iowa
Republican
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