Iraqs Jan 30 election results show varied victories
The United Iraqi Alliance led by Abdel-Aziz al Hakim won about 4 075 million votes and 26 of 275 seats as Shiites, Kurds claimed victories Massoud Barzani of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and Jalal Talabani of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan vow to safeguard Kurdish autonomy and voice in the constitution Final results require three days to certify.
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Valentine's Day Lovers Lanes Spur Police Warnings
Officers in Eastern Iowa patrol dead ends and parks on Valentine’s Day to curb arrests. Most incidents involve consenting adults and routine checks, with no tickets unless private property or safety concerns apply. Only occasional alarms about sexual assault prompt a cautious response.
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Iowa
Johnson County
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Cedar Rapids
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Washington
New Iraqi Dawn as Shiites and Kurds Gain Power
Kurds celebrate gains after historic elections in Iraq as Shiites share the victory move toward forming a broad government. Sunnis largely abstained, while officials urge cautious inclusion to curb insurgency and deepen stability. The election marks the first free vote in over five decades.
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Face to face meeting via Thefacebook links Iowa students
University of Iowa sophomore Amy Vosejpka joined 50 UI students on a bar crawl organized through Thefacebook, an online network with 1.5 million users across 300 colleges. The site lets students share profiles, arrange groups, and connect with friends and friends of friends.
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Berwyn
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Harvard University
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Iowa
University presidents press budget plea at Capitol
Iowa’s three public universities heads testify before a budget panel amid intensified Legislature scrutiny of the regents. Gov Vilsack names two new regent nominees to fill vacancies as a confirmation battle looms in the Senate.
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University of Iowa
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Iowa State University
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Spirit Lake
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Des Moines
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la Porte City
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Sioux City
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D-Dubuque
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