In-laws say Duncan threatened death by own action before tragedy
Sisters of Chris Duncan’s wife Karen Duncan recall multiple hospitalizations for mental illness over 10 weeks and previous attempts to harm herself. Karen Duncan, 33, drowned with her three children Zachary and twins Dylan and Derek after driving a family truck into the Missouri River near a park in Council Bluffs. The family had faced bills and a roadside diner venture in Missouri Valley.
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Dylan
Derek
O'Neill
Omaha World-Herald
Duncans
U.S. Highway 30
Missouri Valley
Chris Duncan
Edmunds
Iowa Mental Health Institution
Cherokee
Edmundson Hospital
Hensley
David Holcomb
Seascape Ends Ul Theater Season With Fantastical Twist
Edward Albee's Seascape wraps University of Iowa Summer Rep 2000 with a quirky tale of a middle aged couple on a beach and two human sized sea lizards arriving to challenge their world. Judith Keefe Ericae Lee Simon Jennifer Ives star in performances praised for handling a fantastical premise with charm. Scenic design by Leonard Curtis, Troy Hornung lighting, Loyce Arthur costumes, and Hancher Auditorium box office details complete this review.
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Jennifer Ives
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Ives
Elan
Rives
Leonard Curtis
Troy Hornung
Loyce Arthur
Hancher Auditorium
Hancher
Electronic licensing to allow hunting and fishing permits in Iowa
The Natural Resource Commission approved electronic license sales to issue hunting and fishing permits at nearly 1000 outlets statewide with test markets this summer and full statewide operation by October. Users will rely on Social Security or driver license numbers for verification, with plans for internet transactions later. A separate action approved a $60,000 REAP funded land purchase near Decorah for 40 acres with river access.
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Iowa
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DNR
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DNA
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Mary Sollien
Winneshiek County
Iowa River
City of
Decorah
Iowa Gaming Commission reports record casino revenues
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says gamblers lost a record 879 million at state racetracks and riverboat casinos in the year ending June 30, with 21 million visitors and average losses of 41 per visit. Lakeside Resort Osceola opened, Ameristar Council Bluffs expanded, Belle of Sioux City saw gains, while Davenport Dubuque Clinton were flat. Prairie Meadows led with 147 million from slots, 3.1 million visitors, down 6.2 percent.
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Osceola
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Davenport
Dubuque
Clinton
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Tama
Onawa
Sloan
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Altoona
Capitol Police to join Iowa State Patrol as Post 16
The Capitol Police will merge into the Iowa State Patrol by Sept 1, creating Post 16. Public Safety Commissioner Penny Westfall says the move unifies command and improves efficiency across state security. Gov Vilsack’s security detail will grow from four to six officers, with one supervisor.
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Public Safety
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Tom Vilsack
Westfall
Vilsack
Christie
Sally Pederson
Post
Royce Anthony
Col
Robert Garrison
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