Postville Star Mark Mueller Eyes Big Finish in Des Moines
State wrestling previews highlight Postville star Mark Mueller aiming for a strong finish this weekend in Des Moines. The report outlines Mueller’s chances and the competition pace heading into the event.
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Tomorrow’s Teens and Parents Questioning Rights
A feature notes that while teens resist, parents possess the right need and duty to question shaping relationships and guidance.
Linn County cuts budget to hold tax rate steady
Linn County supervisors trimmed about 1.6 million from the proposed budget keeping the tax rate unchanged for the next year while property tax asks rise slightly. The 83.6 million plan adds 6 million to spending from last year, aided by a 3.5 million one year local option sales tax for roads and a health insurance increase. The levy totals 38.4 million compared with 36.9 million prior year, with a tax rate about 23.5 cents below the starting rate. Cuts include 650,000 for rock on secondary roads and a 1 percent across the board reduction for most departments except mental health and roads.
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Bush and Jiang discuss terrorism aid and nuclear export controls
On the final leg of his Asia trip, President Bush thanked Chinese President Jiang Zemin for strong support in the war on terrorism. They pursued a possible nuclear export control deal, listed prohibitions, and discussed energy, AIDS, and climate issues amid broader tensions over religious freedoms rights and Taiwan.
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Legislators weigh ban on extreme bar fights in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers explore a bill to ban extreme fights in bars amid concerns over lack of rules and safety. Senate members question whether current boxing or wrestling rules cover these unregulated matches and note potential betting and injury risks.
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Toilet paper used to repair St. Louis streets
City crews deploy 170 rolls of toilet paper daily to hold sealant as cracks dry. Officials cite lower cost less sewer clogging and no odor versus sand or leaf mulch. Three crack-filling operations require frequent deliveries to street division HQ by flatbed trucks.
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