Marion murder case prompts 3:30 p.m. news conference
A murder investigation in Marion prompts a news conference tentatively set for 3 30 p m at the Marion Police Department pending autopsy results. Linda Kowalsky a former Rockwell Collins operator and longtime union and community volunteer is the deceased. Friends describe her as a political and labor leader and advocate for women in the workplace. Police guard Kowalsky home as neighbors react with shock and worry. Troy Kowalsky her son previously faced OUI convictions and bankruptcy filings. The Gazette staff contributed to this report.
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State
Linda Kowalsky
The
Gazette
Rockwell Collins
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Cheryl Clark
Center Point
Equality Day
the Gazette
United Way
East Central
Iowa
Troy Kowalsky
Toni Dostal
Dostal
Jeannie Maher
Kowalsky
Maher
Brenda Kowalsky
Center Point Rd
Carolyn Holveck
No Fare Bus Experiments Expand Subsidies and Ridership
Cedar Rapids and Asheville study no fare systems to boost riders and reduce car use. Officials say subsidies must rise to replace lost fare revenue, with Cedar Rapids seeing 1.2 million riders and 802000 in fares while subsidies total about 7 dollars per rider.
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Dim Prosser
City Transit
Bill Hoekstra
Hoekstra
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ames
Kris Gulick
Gulick
Asheville
N.C
Bruce Black
UI Lottery Ads Tie to Gambling Draw Criticism
UI athletics director Gary Barta and Fethke consider the Iowa Lottery ad partnership amid controversy over gambling associations. The campaign promotes a Dodge Caliber prize via a scratch ticket game and features university branding using green screen footage. Critics say the tie legitimizes gambling and cite concerns about youth betting and university image.
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Gary Barta
Barta
Kinnick Stadium
Carver-Hawkeye
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Iowa Lottery
Lottery
Iowa State University
Tina Potthoff
Iowa
Tom Coates
Consumer Credit of
Des Moines
Coates
Court upholds ruling in Cedar Rapids dog attack case
Ridenour appeals arguing the dog Miles was not vicious. Judge Hoover-Grinde denies appeal, upholding Hagge’s finding based on substantial evidence. Miles remains in shelter custody with fees due, while adoption options and a foster plan are not addressed.
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Hoover-Grinde
Hagge
Sherbrook Dr
Austin
Minnesota
Miles
Candy
Peggy
Stuart Ballinger
Sierra Dr. NE
Peggy Ballinger
Darin
Luneckas
Cedar Rapids
Hoover
Public Safety Airliner chat violated cockpit rule in fatal crash
NTSB released a transcript showing Comair Flight 5191 crew discussing families dogs and pay while taxiing and taking off on a runway too short. The airline said the chatter breached the sterile cockpit rule though impact on the outcome remains undetermined. One pilot survived with severe injuries.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Comair
Lexington
Radio stunt death probe shadows Sacramento station
Homicide detectives investigate the death of Jennifer Strange a 26 year old mother of three after a KDND FM Morning Raven contest in which contestants drank water to win a Nintendo Wii console. Ten staffers were fired by the station owner Entercom Sacramento.
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Sacramento
Calif
Kdnd-Fm
Morning Raven
Jennifer Lea Strange
Gates Eyes More Troops for Afghanistan War
Defense Secretary Robert Gates floated seeking additional U S troops for Afghanistan after talks with officials. He said commanders want to lift the 24 000 strong force, though any increase would likely be modest and aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding. A senior official noted the move could strain resources given the concurrent Iraq war.
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Bagram
Afghanistan
Robert Gates
Bush
U.S
Iraq
Gates
Russia tightens security after terrorism warning in Moscow
Moscow and other cities stepped up police presence after a terrorism warning targeting public transport. Officials ordered cell phone service shut down in Moscow subways to avert potential attacks and urged public vigilance.
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Moscow
Russia
Doomsday Clock Advances Toward Midnight
London report notes scientists warn the Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists positions the clock at 11 55 signaling higher risk of global catastrophe from nuclear or environmental threats.
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London
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Castro reportedly rejects colostomy in risky surgery
El Pais cites two doctors from Madrid's Gregorio Marañón hospital about Fidel Castro refusing a colostomy. Surgeons connected the remaining intestine directly to the rectum after removing an inflamed section, a move that allegedly failed and left him in worse condition.
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Madrid
Spain
Fidel Castro
Castro
el Pais
Gregorio Maranon Hospital
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