Iowans push for expanded medical marijuana program
Testimony before Iowa lawmakers featured tearful pleas to widen the medical marijuana law. Veterans like Jon Curtis from Anamosa urged access to production and oil, while Gov Branstad warned against unintended consequences but open to cross state access. Senators debated cautious expansion amid patient stories and law enforcement input.
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Ombudsman Finds Excessive Prison Discipline at Fort Dodge Facility
The Iowa Ombudsman's Office concluded Fort Dodge Correctional Facility warden Cornell Smith and an administrative law judge violated due process by imposing 180 days in solitary and stripping 180 days of earned time for inmate Linderman after a May 2008 chest bump. The report urges expunging the offense and restricting staff contact with judges. nine recommendations were issued to the Iowa Department of Corrections.
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Iowa City Man Accused of High Speed Police Chase
Walter J. James, 30, is accused of leading Johnson County deputies on a pursuit near Highway 1 SW Iowa City reaching 112 mph in a 25 mph zone. He was arrested for eluding aggravated misdemeanor driving while revoked serious misdemeanor and multiple traffic violations.
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Wellington Heights seeks special taxing district power
Neighborhoods in Wellington Heights explore a local special tax to fund kids programs and beautification projects. Petition rules require 25 percent of property owners and 25 percent of property value to sign. An extra ten dollar levy per property could fund a part time staffer and garden improvements. Czech Village/New Bohemia plans a third SSMID under state law.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers For Monday February 16
Iowa Lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 7 5 3 and Evening 2 8 1. Pick 4 Midday 6 1 8 6 and Evening 5 3 7 8. All or Nothing Midday 1 2 4 5 6 7 and Evening 9 12 16 17 18 21 18 21 22 23 16 17 18 21 22 23
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River Levels Report Eastern Iowa Hydrological Snapshot
Eastern Iowa river and stream levels show mostly falling readings. Key towns include Marion Belle Plaine Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with several sites at moderate declines and currents noted across the Wapsipinicon and Cedar rivers. Coralville Pool remains above sea level steady while Mississippi River gauges display steady to falling trends from La Crosse to Dubuque.
Shred360 Fat Burning Pill Gains Fitness Spotlight
A Colorado nutraceutical firm unveils Shred360, touted to disintegrate fat cells while you sit and sleep. The pill claims a 43 percent metabolism boost, appetite suppression, and preserved lean muscle, backed by fitness professionals but widely questioned by critics.
Shred360 claims major fat loss breakthrough and limited samples
A marketing piece touts Shred360 as dissolving fat cells and speeding metabolism by 43 percent with a sixteen ingredient blend. It promises sleep fat loss, limited production in top facilities, and a free sample offer via 1-800-979-3936, with FDA disclaimer and no disease treatment claims.
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