Public Notification Rules Vary Across Iowa Counties
A Gazette examination shows Iowa counties differ on public notification for sex offenders. Some counties automatically inform media schools and neighbors when a high risk offender moves in, while others post notices in sheriff offices or require requests. Local practices hinge on county policy and case reviews.
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Steve Conlon
Iowa
the Gazette
Iowa City
Coralville
Crawford
Dickinson
Jefferson
Cass
Lyon
Greene
Steven Sammons
Paramount redo earns rave reviews at renovated theater
The Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids reopened after a 7.8 million renovation drawing about 1700 guests to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Executive director Sharon Cummins praised the restoration as breathtaking with updated systems and plush interiors. Public tours start Jan. 18 ahead of a formal Jan. 16 opening.
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Kelley Casino
the Gazette
Edar Rapids
Third Avenue
Paramount Theatre
Sharon Cummins
Paramount
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Carol Bowen
Mark Hunter
Duane Crock
Iowa lawmakers face pressure to raise taxes in 2004 session
After nine years of tax cuts Iowa faces a looming budget crunch possibly pushing a tax increase. Cigarette tax reform is favored by education and public employee leaders as the state grapples with flat collections and a $858 million cut legacy since 1996. Governor Vilsack says everything is on the table as he drafts the budget proposal.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Clark surges in poll as Dean faces criticism
A national survey by Associated Press shows Wesley Clark closing the gap with Howard Dean among Democrats. Dean leads in Iowa insiders say, while Kerry contrasts tax plans. The CNN USA Today Gallup poll finds Dean at 24 percent and Clark at 20 percent, with a 5 point margin of error.
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Wesley Clark
Howard Dean
Dean
Associated Press
Iowa
Cnn-Usa Today-Gallup
Clark
Vermont
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