Judge terminates parental rights of one Cooper child father
Newton, AP A district court judge ended the parental rights of Fred Walker of Fresno, the father of 6-year-old Samantha, in a custody battle over Karen Cooper’s five children. Walker had no contact or support for over five years, and removal of his rights aims to allow adoption as a group.
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Charles Harvey
Justin
Arkansas
Dennis Cooper
Reasoner
State awards scholarships to art majors
Three Eastern Iowa students were named as promising futures in the arts receiving $1,000 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts awards. Gregory Jackson Kent McGuire and Michael Williams were honored by Gov. Branstad in Des Moines with support from the Simon Estes benefit fund. Jackson studies theatre arts at the University of Iowa and performs with the Old Gold Singers. McGuire graduates of Hudson Community Schools will study at Luther College in Decorah, composing operas and a symphony. Williams from Shenandoah will study flute performance and photojournalism at the University of Iowa.
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Hopi Dancers Set for Free Shows at Iowa State Fairgrounds
Hopi Indian rain dancers arrive from Arizona for five free performances over the Fourth of July weekend at the state fair grounds in Des Moines. Elmer Carlson funds the event, with shows on Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Monday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m. A grassy area north of the grandstand will host the dances, with donations accepted to cover costs. Sixteen natives, including ten teen boys, four girls and two chaperones, arrive Saturday and perform first Saturday night in Audubon.
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Iowa Future project launches with 600000 effort statewide
Iowa launches a 22 month statewide initiative named Iowa Future to map its role in a global economy. The project, funded at 600000, will use Stanford Research Incorporated International to analyze studies and create scenarios for debate, with town meetings and a televised session planned.
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Iowa Future
Guilty verdict in baby's death in Iowa case
Steven Douglas Talsma of Monroe was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the March 16 death of his 15 month old daughter Taylor at their rural home after a trial moved from Jasper County. Jurors deliberated most of Thursday, and Judge Arthur Gamble ordered Talsma held without bond awaiting sentencing, with no date set and up to 10 years possible.
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Jasper County
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Anita
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