High speed driving in police work questioned by Iowa officers
Iowa City police lieutenant questions need for high speed training as stats show most patrol vehicle crashes occur in non emergency driving. Memorial Fund notes 130 on duty deaths last year. Chiefs of Police report 108. Emphasis on low speed practice and gathering data to improve driver training.
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Cedar Rapids police to replace 17 squad cars this year
The Cedar Rapids Police Department will spend 374000 to replace 17 marked patrol cars at about 22000 each. Lt. Dave Rowell says 48 cars are currently assigned to patrol and traffic duty and replacements occur after 80000 to 90000 miles, roughly every three years. The Iowa State Patrol also plans to replace 160 of its 450 patrol cars this year.
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Disabled Iowa family hopes lottery ticket changes lives
Riniker family in northeast Iowa battles sickle cell like anemia and leukemia treatment for Emily. They farm 240 acres with cattle and sheep while relying on community aid after medical bills and income loss. A lottery ticket may offer relief as hope grows.
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Bar brawl testimony details threats and assaults
Witnesses described a bar fight with racial slurs and threats as well as multiple assaults. Blakely testified that Stout threatened to find and kill him after police were called, while Baylor recounted being punched and fearing further harm as the confrontation escalated.
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Endevour astronauts secure 197 foot radar mast after two hour snag
After mapping three quarters of Earth, the Endeavour crew finally latched and secured the 197 foot radar antenna mast in a tense four attempts. NASA weighs landing options at Edwards Air Force Base or Cape Canaveral with White Sands possible if weather blocks both sites.
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