Weekend Fourth of July traffic shows fewer fatal crashes in Iowa
Iowa troopers report two fatal crashes over the Fourth of July weekend, down from four in 2004 and seven in 2003. Seat-belt citations fell slightly from 2004 but speeding tickets rose to 2,204 as 70 mph limits were enforced on rural interstates.
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Report praises non-profits' role in Iowa
Willard Boyd and a 23 member task force praise Iowa non profit groups as essential to communities and attracting people. The study notes budgets under 500000 for most groups, urges public private and non profit cooperation and donor engagement. The Waterman Iowa Non profit Resource Center will implement recommendations.
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Suden pleads guilty to theft at Ridge Family Practice
Keri Suden of Council Bluffs admitted felony theft fraud and identity theft after a decade at Ridge Family Practice. She used her boss and clinic names to open credit cards, charged dozens of fraudulent purchases, and diverted funds to pay debts. Sentenced to at least five months in prison and five years probation plus restitution. Dr. Mary Schermann and Dr. Mike Romano ran the clinic. Schermann recently died of cancer.
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Le Mars National Guard Mobilization Send-Off
About 25 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers from Troop C 113th Cavalry based in Le Mars will depart for active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ceremony is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Le Mars Middle School with 160 mobilized from the unit and 135 to depart in late July. They report to Fort Lewis before heading to the Central Command Persian Gulf theater for an 18 month tour.
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Cessna Air Lift Ships Athletes to Special Olympics
Des Moines reports describe Cessna Aircraft Co. sponsoring a private jet airlift for Special Olympics athletes to the 2006 National Games in Ames. About 400 Citations will transport 2,700 athletes, with flights every 60 to 90 seconds for 12 hours on July 1.
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Voting rights restored felons face no forms change in Iowa
Gov. Vilsack signed an executive order restoring voting rights to felons who completed sentences. Felon lists will be updated monthly and purges sent to county auditors. Registrants still marked restoration box. notices will alert those with canceled registrations to challenge data. Primary impact includes potential school board voting on Sept 13.
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