Liquor Hearing on Teen Drinking Age Education Versus Restriction
Cedar Rapids mother of a lost grandchild joins MADD as Iowa lawmakers debate House Bill 2161. The measure would raise the drinking age, ban open containers in cars, curb midnight liquor sales, and stiffen penalties for selling or possessing alcohol by minors. Principals report high teen drinking rates. advocates clash over education versus access limits.
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Susan Kostal
Des Moines
Carol Bahr
Cedar Rapids
Bahr
MADD
Mothers Against
Iowa
Capitol
Russell Laird
Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association
Shiey
Washington High School
Cherokee
Washington
Shiley
Toledo chase ends with seized machine gun and explosives
Ronald Arthur Massey, 54, a Des Moines man en route to Waterloo, was forced off the road near Toledo and arrested after a high speed pursuit. Officials say a machine gun, a silenced gun and an explosive device were found. Massey faces six charges in Tama and Marshall counties and is jailed in Marshall County after a Tama court appearance.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
Ronald Arthur Massey
Marshall County
Tama County
Massey
Wayne Martin
Tama
Dave Ruopp
Iowa
Martin
Bachelors Like Bathroom Cleansers Quote Sparks Debate
A humorous quip compares bachelors to bathroom cleansers for speed and lack of lingering effects, sparking discussion about dating and relationships in light entertainment.
Iowa House Okays Gas Tax and Driver License Hikes
The Iowa House approved a bill lifting the motor fuel tax by one cent per gallon and doubling the four year driver license fee from $10 to $20, part of Gov. Branstad's budget plan. Funds would flow to the road use tax fund with distribution to cities counties and the state for road projects, totaling about 21.1 million annually starting July 1.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Terry Branstad
Civics Quiz Preview From Local Lawmakers
Linn County Supervisor Joe Rinas tests Truman Elementary sixth graders on local state and federal government. The Civic study includes a printed sample quiz with answers withheld until Saturday, and notes Governor Terry Branstad as Iowa's chief executive.
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Mary Burke
Iowa
Linn County
Joe Rinas
Truman
Rinas
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids School Board
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