Tape evidence in Grove murder trial tests Allar and Grove
The Jackson first degree murder trial heard a taped argument between Maria Allar and Larry Grove as defense strategy. Allar, 20, has pleaded guilty to second degree murder in exchange for testimony that she paid Jackson to kill Grove, her ex boyfriend. Final arguments and jury deliberation were pending.
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Vazette
Mount Pleasant
Jesse James Jackson
Maria Allar
Larry Grove
Jackson
Allar
Grove
Sigourney
Jim Blomgren
Oskaloosa
Blomgren
Keokuk County
Indian Hills
Group backs council on Shaw shooting controversy
A citizens group led by two former mayors forms in Iowa City to support elected officials and staff amid debate over the Aug. 30 fatal shooting of Eric Shaw by former officer Jeffrey Gillaspie. The group claims 200 backers and seeks healing after calls for resignations and criticism of leadership.
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Jim Jacobson
Johnson County
Iowa City
Eric Shaw
Iowa Citians
Balmer
John Balmer
Darrel Courtney
Jeffrey Gillaspie
Shaw
S. Gilbert St
Johnson County Attorney's Office
Gillaspie
Citizens For Justice and Accountability
Naomi Novick
Steve Atkins
R.J. Winkelhake
Division of Criminal Investigation
Courtney
Citizens For Justice
Osha Gray Davidson
Cold Weather Delays Hoops Game At Washington High
Billy Taylor, a sophomore at Washington High in Cedar Rapids, waits inside the gym at halftime of a game against Jefferson. Jefferson wins in overtime as subzero temperatures linger in Iowa through the weekend with highs near zero.
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Billy Taylor
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Iowa
Iowa legislature swamped with crime proposals and capital punishment debate
Gov. Branstad pushes to revive capital punishment as part of a tough on crime agenda. He also backs chemical castration for child molesters and harsher penalties, including vehicle seizure for DUI. Attorney General Miller seeks funding to expand youth facilities in Eldora and restore delinquent youth treatment. Senate fate and House support will shape the bill’s path.
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Tom Miller
Eldora
Jeff Lamberti
R-Ankeny
House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Andy McKean
Anamosa
Lamberti
Simpson's Ex Wife Life Put Under Spotlight in Trial
O J Simpson testified he was not a killer but a loving man who urged Nicole Brown to seek therapy as she lived a risky life with prostulers and multiple partners before her murder. He described her as a caring mother yet hinted at dangerous behavior and erratic incidents. The trial weighs damages rather than liberty with potential multi million payouts to Goldman relatives and Nicole's estate.
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Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica
Calif
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
Nicole
Goldman
Nicole Simpson
Simpsons
Flake Out Festival Preview in Wisconsin Dells
The Wisconsin Dells event next week invites family snow fun with sculpture contests races and entertainment. Details in Cue. A Belle Plaine man pleaded guilty to conspiring to kill a romance rival. Details on page 1B. The Howard R. Green Co of Cedar Rapids buys a St Paul company. Details on page 6C. C R Jefferson edges Washington 57 to 56 in overtime. The J Hawk boys pulled it out in OT. Details on 1C.
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Wisconsin Dells
Wis
Belle Plaine
Howard R. Green Co
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul, Minn
C.R. Jefferson
Washington
J-Hawk Boys
The Waver Ed Carlson Publishes Book Signing Event
Ed Carlson known as The Waver publishes I Walked to the Moon and Almost Everybody Waved a 173 page softcover from Stillpoint Publishing. He signs copies at Barnes & Noble in Cedar Rapids at 2 p.m. Today and recounts decades of walking and waving to spread love.
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Ann Gazette News
First Avenue East
Ed Carlson
the Waver
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Collins Rd
Stillpoint Publishing International
Carlson
Burlington
Reno
New
Cedar Rapids
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