Cedar Rapids settles sewer scandal insurance claim
Cedar Rapids received 168164 from Hartford Fire Insurance to cover part of losses from a theft and bribery scheme tied to city officials and Steve Goldin. Goldin's actions spanned five years with 235 bribes. four officials were convicted and restitution ordered. City Council debated fund allocation versus general fund deposit and a restitution hearing for Goldin remained pending.
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Douglas Neumann Garette
Cedar Rapids
Steve Goldin
Gol
Din
Intertrade Chemical Company
Goldin
Streets Department
Darrell Freese
Public Works
William Morris
William Morris and Sewer Maintenance Department
Douglas Fields
Department
William Lockhart
Freese
Morris
Lockhart
U.S
Stephen Rapp
David McGuire
Hartford Fire Insurance
Carol Martin
Martin
Sewer, Public Works and Streets Departments
Roommate testifies at Jackson murder trial in Mount Pleasant
Jackson's former roommate Michael Fowler testified that Jackson left their Rose Hill home on Valentine's Day to “check cattle” with Maria Allar, who has pleaded guilty to second degree murder in exchange for testifying. Allar says she drove Jackson to a site near Sigourney where Larry Grove was killed. authorities allege she paid Jackson to kill Grove.
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Sigourney
Jackson
Grove
Allar
Mount Pleasant
Thomas Bennett
Fowler
Rose Hill
Oskaloosa
James Howrey
Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene Promote Daily Goals
Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene discuss using daily goals to manage the grind of exercise and everyday life in Make the Connection. Details on page 8A.
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Oprah Winfrey
Bob Greene
Toledo assistant coach introduced as Terry Allen’s successor
The Toledo assistant head coach described as a bright bright star in coaching will be introduced today as Terry Allen s successor. Officials say the Metro Intervention Group will be operational by fall. Details on page 1B and 10.
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Toledo
Terry Allen
Metro
Canadian Firm Buying Factory in Marion
Cedar Manufacturing’s bath room fixture plant in Marion is being purchased by a Canadian company. Details appear on page 60.
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Marion
Cedar Manufacturing
An eagle among crows in river wildlife scene
Amateur photographer Tim Lane of Cedar Rapids points his lens at a bald eagle along the river. He has staked out the area for two years, capturing images of eagles among the crows.
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Tim Lane
Cdar Rapids
Crows
Cedar River
Roller Dam
Cedar Rapids
U S seeks trial of Georgia envoy in fatal crash
The United States requests a waiver of diplomatic immunity to prosecute George Makharadze, a Georgian envoy, for a Washington car crash that killed a 16 year old girl. U S Attorney Eric Holder cites speed and possible alcohol use as prosecutable factors. The Georgian embassy has not commented and the government notes such waivers are rare.
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Washington
United States
Republic of Georgia
Eric Holder
U.S
Kevin Ohlson
State Department
Nicholas Burns
Gueorgei Makharadze
Burns
Stead
Makharadze
Robert Bennett
Georgia
Eduard Shevardnadze
Justices Question Assisted Death by Own Action
Supreme Court justices questioned whether there is a constitutional right to doctor assisted death by own action. Six of nine justices voiced doubts as opponents and supporters fill the courtroom with protests outside. Justice Kennedy warned of overturning state laws while Ginsburg pressed where the line is drawn in this life and death debate.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
New York
Ginsburg
Anthony Kennedy
William Rehnquist
Natalie
Oregon
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
John Ashcroft
R-Mo
Education bucks keep focus as Iowa lawmakers plan budget
Gazette reports that Iowa education will remain a priority for the 77th General Assembly, with commitments to school funding, technology upgrades, infrastructure, and Iowa Communications Network hookups for fiscal 1998. Leaders say big new programs are unlikely, but existing funding will be sustained, and aid payments will arrive on time.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
ES Moines
Iowa
77Th
Iowa General Assembly
State of
Jim Lind
Waterloo
Towa
Terry Branstad
Siegrist
Robert Gilchrist
Marion
Iowa State Education
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