Iowa Senator Pushes Taser Review as Legislature Opens
Senator Tom Courtney D Burlington calls for a conversation on Taser law changes amid a Des Moines Register investigation into Tasers deaths and lawsuits. He aims to invite Public Safety Commissioner Larry Noble to address lawmakers as training and deployment vary across Iowa agencies.
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History Museum opens a door to Civil War
Cedar Rapids museum hosts Civil War history events every second Saturday from November through March at the Carl Mary Koehler History Center. Re-enactors display artifacts such as an officer sword and binoculars, with suggestions to bring in discovered items. Local historian notes Linn County's large Civil War volunteer numbers and urges continued discovery.
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Tax relief group urges Iowa pension reform in 2014 session
Iowans for Tax Relief with about 55 000 members pushes for IPERS overhaul calling current public employee pension systems antiquated and a liability. Gov Branstad notes IPERS stronger than Illinois but doubts quick reforms. lawmakers discuss a citizens panel to study options and possible shifts toward defined contribution plans.
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Dear Abby Advice on Family Dilemma and Adoption
A reader in Alabama asks how to persuade her mother to prioritize an unborn grandchild over Nicole, a pregnant sister with a criminal history and possible prison time. The columnist advises: focus on the child’s need to bond with a present caregiver, and prepare to accept the mother’s decision or consider adopting another child. Another reader seeks guidance on reclaiming sympathy cards for a late niece. Abby notes grief may delay sharing keepsakes, but it is not wrong to ask.
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Lottery results and drawings for Iowa Illinois and Illinois
Sunday numbers show Pick 3 Midday 9 3 8 and Evening 1 5 2. Pick 4 Midday 6 8 4 5 and Evening 9 4 2 9. Powerball drawn 10 15 33 48 54 with Powerball 34. Jackpot $80 million now. next Wednesday $93 million. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Midday 7 8 11 25 32 Evening 8 10 13 16 34. Saturday Hot Lotto 2 20 22 24 25 with hot ball 41.
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River levels update for eastern Iowa communities
Eastern Iowa river readings show varied levels with Cedar River spots at Waterloo and Cedar Rapids trending down, Conesville rising, Wapsipinicon near Independence steady, Coralville Pool above 683.10 feet and surrounding cities including Iowa City Belle Plaine Marengo Anamosa Dubuque and Muscatine listed with status changes.
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