Former Czech leader may visit Cedar Rapids museum
Officials at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids hope former Czech President Vaclav Havel may return this year. He plans a three month stay in the United States this spring and could visit during his tenure as a resident scholar at the Library of Congress.
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Cedar Rapids
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Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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Clinton
Michal Kovac
Petr Janousek
Washington
Library of Congress
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Zirtzman Blind to Rights in Fire Case Testimony
Lead investigator described Zirtzman’s Miranda waiver after a June interview at the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. He scored in the bottom 0.5 percent on comprehension of rights, saying he might need an attorney, while history ties him to prior arsons in the 3700 block of H Avenue NE. Trial postponed to May 24, with defense seeking the insurance report.
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Vilsack cautious on gambling in Iowa economy debate
Gov. Tom Vilsack avoided taking sides as the Legislature debates expanded gambling. He questioned the proposed five new licenses at ten million each and possible riverboat and track games, urging focus on broader economic growth and permanent funding for the Iowa Values Fund.
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Gazette
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
House
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Vilsack
Vilsack and Nussle Clash Over Tax Policy and Deficits
Iowa figures trade barbs over Bush tax cuts and budget gaps. Vilsack calls cuts a cynical federal policy harming the nation while Grassley defends the tax changes and deficit causes. Nussle likens the remarks to a job interview as coverage cites Gazette reporting.
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