Witness Son Testifies in Morgan Murder Trial
Lary Morgan, 33, faces cross examination as his 9 year old son Robbie corroborates prosecutors claim of kidnapping and murder in the Anna Marie Emry case. Robbie testifies that he saw his father throw Emry into a ditch on a north Lee County road near Houghton.
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Fort Madison
Lary Morgan
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Morgan
St. Francisville
Brighton
Robert Emry
North Lee County District Court
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Anna Marie
North Lee County
Houghton
Harlan Bainter
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Cedar Rapids Eyeing Citywide Sprinkler Mandate for New Buildings
Cedar Rapids plans an ordinance requiring fire sprinklers in all new residences and most commercial structures over 5 000 square feet. Fire officials aim to finalize proposals by April 1 after public input. Builders oppose the plan citing higher costs for homes and projects.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Midwest
Thomson wins Lundby seat in GOP Iowa House gain
Rosemary Thomson defeats Frank Reynolds to capture the former Mary Lundby district as the GOP majority in the Iowa House grows to 64 36. Tom Davis Hawkeyes aim to end eight game skid at Michigan Wolverines tonight. Avenue of the Saints highway project progresses with local towns optimistic about economic expansion.
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Lundby
Iowa
Rosemary Thomson
Frank Reynolds
Mary Lundby
Tom Davis
Hawkeyes
Ann Arbor
Michigan Wolverines
Avenue of the Saints
Branstad Backs Early Tax Cut in State Budget Pitch
Gov. Terry Branstad gave a thumbs up to the joint session after delivering the Condition of the State, outlining his proposed budget and urging swift action on a tax cut. Democrats and Republicans debated the form of the cut as early action was called for.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
U I biosciences plan funded by Iowa budget failure
The University of Iowa biosciences initiative received no state funding in Gov. Branstad's 1996 budget, though the State Board of Regents sought 1.6 million for 1996 and 1.58 million for 1997. Officials expressed disappointment while other university projects gained support and continued behind the scenes development.
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Iowa School For the Deaf
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UNI
Gephardt unveils Democratic flat tax proposal plan
House Democrats propose a single 10 or 11 percent rate for most Americans as a counterproposal to Republican flat tax plans. The plan targets four fifths of taxpayers, with wealthier earners paying higher rates, and would largely eliminate deductions such as mortgage interest and state taxes.
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Richard Armey
Texas
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