Wilburn chosen as Iowa City mayor unopposed by council
Iowa City appoints Wilburn to succeed Ernie Lehman after unanimous council vote on January 4. He vows to lead on emergency services consolidation and possible merger of assessor offices while balancing budget talks. Wilburn, born in Galesburg Illinois and raised in Davenport, moved to Iowa City in 1982 to study at the University of Iowa. He is a divorced father of two, active with youth and the homeless, and credits family and lessons from his mother for his resilience.
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Pedestrian and Driver Focus in Iowa Pedestrian Fatalities
In Ames a 21 year old man died after being hit by a bus on Pommel Drive. A 20 year old woman was killed on Mortenson Road three days later. In Iowa City a 20 year old nursing student died downtown in 2003 after a driver admitted to marijuana use. Police target motorists to cut crosswalk crashes and have handed out 3 000 information cards.
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Stardust capsule returns with heat shield questions
NASA reports Stardust landed in Utah after a high speed pass through reentry heat near 5600 degrees Fahrenheit. A glowing fragment seen on video may be a heat shield piece or a natural meteor, with scientists awaiting closer inspection to assess any damage.
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Owens mother shaped his outlook and drive
Owens recalls how his mother Barbara Owens influenced his values and the community supports that helped him grow. He cites neighbors, a school employee, and an older coworker who mentored him as key influences while balancing family life with a career at Quaker Oats. He leads discussions at New Covenant Bible Church and seeks to model service to counter stereotypes about blacks and minorities.
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