Jack Is back In murder tale bi series based on Georgia scandal
An Liinets bartender made a $50 mistake filling lottery ticket orders earlier this week but Sue Zero, 47, kept working Friday as the error left her $10 million richer. Springville elderly residents must travel to Marion for groceries after the town’s only full line store closed. Cedar Rapids Kennedy beats Iowa City High 82 to 60 in boys basketball. LaSalle defeats Regis 195 to 63 with strong outside shooting.
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The two greatest tests of character, poverty and wealth
A reflective piece contrasts character under pressure with material wealth, exploring how hardships reveal true values and resilience. It weighs social and economic contrasts, urging steadfast ethics and humility amid inequality.
Court axes independent counsel role as unconstitutional
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that appointing independent counsels to probe high government officials violates the presidency, saying the law erodes separation of powers and unitary executive authority. Judge Silberman noted the 2 to 1 decision, with Judge Williams joining, while Judge Ginsburg dissented in an 88 page opinion. The case involved Alexia Morrison seeking subpoenas of three ex Justice Department officials and may be appealed to the full court or Supreme Court. Morrison was traveling and unavailable for comment.
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Alexia Morrison
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Morrison
Supreme Court
Hart vows to return illegal gifts
Democratic presidential hopeful Gary Hart promised to return questionable contributions from Stuart Karl tied to Hart's 1984 campaign. He recalled an alleged 12 minute helicopter ride and pledged to correct any legal issues, asserting scrupulous behavior in the Senate and defending a campaign worker amid scrutiny.
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Congress
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Los Angeles
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Steam cloud blamed in fatal high way crash
A dense steam cloud from the ADM Sweeteners plant on Highway 30 near Cedar Rapids contributed to a fatal crash Friday. Diane Sullivan, 20, a Kirkwood Community College student, died after ramming a car driven by Jeffery Wickwire, 28, then being hit by a truck driven by James Bender, 32. Two truckers helped halt traffic, preventing a worse pileup.
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Belle Plaine
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LaPorte City
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Covington
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Kalona farmer threatened bank shooting amid farm crisis
Washington County Sheriff Yale Jarvis said a 44-year-old Kalona area farmer, frustrated by farm crises and foreclosure talk, threatened to shoot a banker at Farmers Savings Bank. No charges filed. doors locked as a precaution. Jarvis noted the incident reflects continuing farm worries ahead of Iowa caucuses.
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Kalona
Washington County
Yale Jarvis
Jarvis
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Jan Skola
Skola
Iowa
Robertson aims for repeat Iowa caucus win in 1980s profile
A memo style profile notes Robertson’s Iowa campaign focus ahead of the February caucuses. It recaps his Ames straw poll triumph over Bush and Dole, his vow that winning Iowa would propel him to the presidency, and the national attention drawn by his campaign.
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