Freshman lawmakers adjust as old roles return in Iowa House
Freshmen Kay Chapman and Neal Schaerer begin the 77th Iowa General Assembly. Chapman, a Cedar Rapids Democrat, returns after a four year sabbatical with a front row seat and strong experience. Schaerer, a Republican, sits in seat No. 4 on the Senate floor front row, eager for action.
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ES Moines
Kay Chapman
Cedar Rapids Democrat
Iowa House
77Th General Assembly
Chapman
Capitol
Neal Schaerer
R-Amana
Senate
House
Branstad to Deliver Bold Realistic State Address in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad plans a bold but realistic Condition of the State address to the Republican led General Assembly. He seeks income tax cuts over two years and a 4 percent boost in 1998 spending to boost technology education infrastructure and job growth amid multiyear tech initiatives for public universities. He also aims to reinstate the death penalty for two capital offenses or for killings in prison.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
ES Moines
Terry Dose
General Assembly
Branstad
Iowa
James Beardan
Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Regents
Justices weigh Clinton case whether to block Jones suit
Supreme Court justices questioned both sides as they consider delaying Paula Jones v. Clinton. They debated whether a sitting president can pause civil suits over private conduct, with Bennett urging broad stay and Davis arguing for timely responses unless a direct interference with duties occurs.
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Robert Bennett
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Fairfax
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Victim's family reacts to Allar verdict in murder case
Jury finds Jesse James Jackson guilty of first degree murder in Henry County. Prosecutors proved Maria Allar's second degree plea served as payment to Jackson for Grove's killing. Allar, 20, of Sigourney, faces up to 50 years with parole possible under 25.
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Mount Pleasant
Larry Grove
Jesse James Jackson
Maria Allar
Allar
Sigourney
Jackson
Grove
Henry County
Keokuk County
Dan Kelderman
Oskaloosa
Kelderman
Rose Hill
James Rielly
Deborah Rhum
Bob Glaser
Glaser
Leach Says He Had No Choice on Gingrich Support
U.S. Representative Jim Leach said he could not back Newt Gingrich for House Speaker after reviewing an ethics report. He weighed a defense and a critical view, chose the latter, and faced public criticism though received a warm Cedar Rapids Rotary reception. He plans talks with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Association on arts funding.
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Gazette
U.S
Jim Leach
Newt Gingrich
the Gazette
Gingrich
Cedar Rapids
Hawk walk-ons lift Iowa to 4-0 Big Ten start
Hawkeye guards Darryl Moore and Jason Bauer spark a 4-0 Big Ten start for the University of Iowa, boosting the team to a strong early season record. Details on page 10. The Cyclones slip to 2-1 in the Big 12 as the Jayhawks remain atop the poll at 4-0.
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Jason Bauer
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