DNA evidence in Bentley case faces courtroom scrutiny
The Davenport murder and kidnapping trial of Roger Paul Bentley rests on DNA test results. Prosecutors say Jesseta Gage's blood and Bentley's semen appear on her body, with Kristan Evans noting extremely rare DNA matches. Bentley, 38, is accused of abducting Jetseta from Cedar Rapids on March 24, 2005 and moving her to a rural Johnson County site.
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Johnson County
Michael Schmit
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Prosecution and Defense Set Jury Instructions Monday
Attorneys for both sides will seek jury instructions from Judge Patrick Grady on Monday as closing arguments approach. The defense objected to Evans DNA statistics noting she is a DNA expert but not a statistics specialist nor the software author, calling the trial example into question.
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Inhalable insulin Exubera wins FDA approval
The FDA approves Exubera the inhalable insulin from Pfizer Sanofi Aventis and Nektar to be marketed by midyear at about 4 to 5 dollars per day. It delivers dry powder to the lungs and can replace rapid injections for meals though long acting insulin remains necessary for some patients.
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Unions vie to represent Iowa in home child care
In Iowa, two unions seek to represent in home child care workers. Gov. Vilsack signed an executive order on Jan. 16 permitting union organization of about 13 000 providers statewide. Sadie Sims and Mary Anzivino are shown delivering petitions in Des Moines and West Des Moines.
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the Gazette
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Mimi Barnes
Daysha Gibson
Gibril Shaw
Julian Ray
Cedar Rapids
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Sadie Sims
Des Moines
Iowa Mediation Service
West Des Moines
Service Employees International Union
Mary Anzivino
Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Aty
Unions Vie for Iowa In-Home Child Care Workers Representation
Two unions compete to represent Iowa in home child care workers who care for low income children. The winner will bargain with state officials over pay and benefits using taxpayer funded funding for day care.
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Will Union Contract Impact Day Care Rates for Parents
The text weighs whether a union contract would raise rates for private pay parents who fund their own children's care. It notes private-pay rates exceed state payments at $20 daily per child. It states unions won’t represent workers at private centers, but new state rates may apply to low income children, possibly enabling centers to raise wages for workers who earn $6 to $7 an hour.
Defining moment for U S space program after shuttle disasters
Twenty years after Challenger, which killed seven astronauts, NASA faced criticism for safety lapses and schedule pressures. The Columbia tragedy seven years later intensified doubts, but the return to flight last summer under strict scrutiny sparked cautious hope among space observers and families.
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Challenger Disaster Marks January Twenty Eight Day
Millions watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded January 28 1986. The disaster shocked the nation and prompted immediate investigations and tributes.
Dream of space travel fuels Iowa teachers dream
An opinion piece argues for a Challenger Learning Center in Iowa inspired by educators who competed to become the teacher in space alongside Christa McAuliffe. It highlights the state's interest in space education and STEM opportunities for students across Iowa communities.
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