Dole calls Soviet cuts demand in Iowa City speech
Republican candidate Robert Dole urged in Iowa City that the Soviets reduce their conventional forces. The report notes other items on pages 10B, 2A, 11A, 4A, and 7A across the metro edition. The University of Iowa launches a schizophrenia research center and the College Community school board sets a 4.5 million referendum for April 12. Northern Iowa edges Iowa State 19 17 in Cedar Falls. Leaders push state review on revenue to avoid tax hikes.
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Iowa City
the College Community School Board
Todays Chuckle Lump in the Throat
A light joke notes that some things bring a lump to the throat because they are hard to swallow. It treats discomfort with a humorous twist and keeps a gentle, relatable tone.
Winter storm sweeps into western Iowa from California
The storm bringing heavy snow and rain reached Iowa, causing blizzard like conditions, closing dozens of schools and prompting early releases in Sioux City and other towns. Kemp canceled appearances in Council Bluffs as the system moves across the state, with up to eight inches forecast in northwest Iowa and winds 20 to 40 mph.
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Sheldon
Waverly
Shell Rock
Jamaica
Guthrie Center
Anita
National Weather Service
Des Moines
Kansas
Reagan approves CIA arms airdrops to Nicaraguan rebels
President Reagan authorized resuming CIA airdrops of weapons to Nicaraguan rebels as Congress weighs renewal of military aid. He vowed to press until Sandinistas comply, citing democracy in Central America. House vote on Feb. 3 with Senate the next day.
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Lee Hamilton
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Senate
Nicaragua
United States
Central America
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Costa Rica
Sarah Porta
White House
Greenville man aided by battery powered wheelchair helper
Curb service helper Michele Nightingale from Greenville assists Mike Kienast with a jump start after his car stalls. Nightingale uses a battery powered wheelchair to provide the required juice, enabling the restart.
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Mike Kienast
Greenville
Michele Nightingale
Different philosophy guides Hart race
A profile of Gary Hart as he returns to the presidential race with Iowa caucuses looming. Hart, 52, former Colorado senator, ended his bid last May after Donna Rice disclosures and has since rebuilt his campaign, though with modest local organization and fading frontrunner status after a January Des Moines debate. He seeks to regain momentum ahead of the February caucuses.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Gary Hart
U.S
Colorado
Hart
Miami
Donna Rice
Benton farmer seeks barb wire fence on nature trail
Benton County trail users may face a half mile gap when Cedar Valley Nature Trail crosses the McKinleys’ farm near Urbana. Edward and wife request fencing and soil leveling on five acres and urge prompt barricades. Linn County considers legal responsibility as it weighs the fencing order.
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Dick Hogan
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Hiawatha
Urbana
Benton County
Linn
Edward McKinley
Vinton
McKinleys
Linn County
Gary Jarvis
Figen
Iowa Supreme Court
High court blocks North Iran contra probe bid
The Supreme Court refused to block the Walsh investigation into Oliver North and others linked to the Iran-contra scheme. Indictments could target North, John Poindexter, Richard Secord, and Albert Hakim as Walsh pursues criminal charges.
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Oliver North
Supreme Court
Edwin Meese
Lawrence Walsh
Walsh
North
U.S
Iran
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