Iraq to Draft Constitution by September Under Assembly Plan
Iraq plans a constitutional assembly of 200 to 250 members to begin work in September with a nine‑to‑12 month timeline. A special tribunal may prosecute Saddam Hussein and aides if captured. The Pentagon counts about 48 billion dollars spent so far with another 10 billion expected by September. France will not deploy troops to Iraq.
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Iraq elections to determine size of foreign force
Los Angeles Times reports Baghdad with L. Paul Bremer said foreign troops would stay only as long as Iraqis complete drafting approval and execution of elections under a democratic constitution. The comment frames the timeline for U S led occupation.
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Bremer hints at role shift as Iraqi council forms
Bremer signaled a reduced occupation role as a 25 member governing council forms and begins shifting key policies. The council behind closed doors created a special tribunal to prosecute Saddam Hussein and senior associates if captured, spokesman Entifahd Qanbar said.
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Englert drive tops goal seal for $800000 Vision Iowa grant
In Owatonna the Englert Theatre fund drive surpassed its goal with a total of $1,114,563 donated by over 1,000 people and organizations. Volunteers gathered under the marquee to announce the milestone and secure the grant, aided by weekend events including a road race and a benefit concert.
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Englert
Kirkwood emergency center scaled back on size
Plans for a Kirkwood Community College emergency center shrink from 16 000 to 10 000 square feet after a missing 2 200 million federal grant. Linn County Emergency Management to occupy about 3 000 square feet with classrooms for the National Mass Fatalities Institute. The Linn County Board of Supervisors weighs an 800 000 pledge to the Kirkwood Foundation, likely in November after budget amendments.
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Cedar Rapids Woman Convicted in Wells Murder
Brandy Byrd, 21, found guilty of first degree murder and first degree robbery for the January 6, 2002 death of Greg Wells in Marion. The verdict ends a second Wells family murder case, with Byrd facing life in prison.
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Nevada city removes rainbow signs in parks
A Nevada Iowa resident complained that rainbow signs at seven city parks promote homosexuality and undermine the local character development program. The city removed the signs after a City Council meeting where Don Juhl urged action, noting the community badge controversy.
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