Cedar Rapids mother killed in suspected homicide
A 21 year old mother of two, Blonda Lacey, was found stabbed to death in an upper apartment at 1577 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids. Police reported no arrests by night’s end but named a strong suspect and said about 10 people had been interviewed. Two search warrants were executed with plans for at least two more. The two children were reported safe. Lacey attended Metro High School and was active in drama and dancing.
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Lacey
Second Avenue
Metro High School
Mary Wilcynski
Metro
Garette
Todd Mcintort
Ericka Lacey
Blonda Lacey
Second Ave
Raymond Lacey
Cedar Rapids
Doug Houston
Gunfire kills 2 at clinics in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
A gunman in black opened fire at two abortion clinics in Brookline and nearby. two receptionists died, five were wounded, and a suspect identified as John Salvi was being sought with police tracing a duffel bag link to the case. The investigation spread toward New Hampshire with investigators detailing a possible second attack and a related motive.
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Brookline
Mass
Boston
New Hampshire
Barker arraigned on 2 counts of 1st-degree murder
Barker, 15, pleaded innocent to two counts of first degree murder for the Sept 25 shootings on William Isabel land near Atalissa. He is held on a $600,000 bond at Scott County Jail as his attorney seeks a bond reduction and a venue change to adult court.
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Dave Gosch
Tipton
Robert Barker
Barker
Brad Norton
William Isabel
Brett Wood
Isabel
Atalissa
Edward DeSilva
Cedar County
Scott County
Terry Gaskin
Robert
Gaskin
New Liberty
Peggy
Norton
Gingrich relinquishes 4.5 million book advance
Incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich abandons a HarperCollins 4.5 million advance for two books after Democratic criticism and concerns from Bob Dole. Gingrich says critics overreacted and that royalties remain possible if books sell, while aides call the move a bid to reduce distractions. Representative David Bonior says the public outrage signals a pause on using office for personal gain.
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Marietta, Ga
House
Newt Gingrich
Congress
HarperCollins
Senate
Bob Dole
Gingrich
David Bonier
D-Mich
Freed helicopter pilot returns home after North Korea captivity
Army chief warrant officer Bobby Hall landed in Florida after 13 days in North Korean captivity. Crowds along his Brooksville hometown welcomed him with yellow ribbons as Hall read a statement honoring co pilot David Hieman, killed when their helicopter went down across the border. He thanked supporters and planned time with family before returning to duty. Hall had refueled in Alaska en route to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
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Bobby Hall
Osan
South Korea
Brooksville
Fla
Hall
North Korea
U.S
Thomas Hubbard
Florida
Bobby
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa
David Hileman
Dmz
Dave
United States
Alaska
MacDill
Iowa Women Triumph Over Michigan 53 36
The Iowa women's basketball team breezed past Michigan 53 to 36 despite cold shooting. The game featured a dominant Iowa defense and solid scoring from key players as Michigan struggled. Details may appear on page 1C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Iowa
Iowa
Michigan
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Wilcynski
Liznst
Boston-area
Associated Press
John Salvi
Hampton
N.H
Salvi
Richard Griffin
Debbie Gains
Ee Planned Parenthood Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Debbie
Shannon Lowney
Arlington
Leanne Nichols
Salem
Fle
James Weaver
Weaver
Wood
Iton
Lee Beine
Iowa Trust
Rebecca Schultz
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