Iowa Guard faces new challenges amid smaller deployments
Iowa National Guard transitions from its largest postwar deployment to limited global engagement. Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr reports 260 deployed now, down from Iraq and Afghanistan era. unemployment among returning guardsmen fell from 28 percent to 6 percent. He cites budget sequestration risks and successful avoidance of large personnel cuts while boosting the state economy with over 370 million dollars in federal funding.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results for January 31
Iowa Cash Game numbers were 2 5 9 26 34 with a top prize of $4.85 million. Pick 3 Midday 4 9 4 Pick 3 Evening 0 6 6 Pick 4 Midday 1 7 7 8 Pick 4 Evening 0 1 1 1 Illinois Lucky Day Lotto numbers were 2 3 26 30 39 6 01 48 with the jackpot listed as $4.85 million.
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Murphy signals possible run for Congress in Iowa
Pat Murphy says he will declare his candidacy for the U.S. House if Rep. Bruce Braley runs for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin. Murphy, 53, notes his 24 years in the Iowa House and leadership roles as credentials for Congress, targeting the 1st District including Marshalltown Decorah Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids and Dubuque.
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Dear Abby on love after loss and postnuptial questions
A reader asks how to know when love returns after an eight year relationship ends and how to prepare for new romance. Dear Abby advises self reflection, lessons from the past, and willingness to risk love rather than waiting for a guaranteed signal. A separate query clarifies that a postnuptial agreement signed after marriage may be invalid if not properly advised.
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Legislature Moves Forward on Cedar Rapids Shooting Range Bill
A House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to allow Cedar Rapids to keep an outdoor shooting range near homes and businesses despite a ruling that the range violates a 200 yard proximity law. The 20-1 vote prompted talk of amendments to limit future ranges in residential areas.
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