Pence chosen as Trump running mate draws GOP praise
Top Iowa Republicans praised Donald Trump for selecting Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate. Pence, 57, served in Congress since 2001 and was Indiana governor since 2012. governor Branstad called Pence an excellent conservative ally who can unite Republicans to defeat Hillary Clinton. Pence faced scrutiny over Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act and opposes Planned Parenthood funding.
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Cedar Rapids gunfire down in second quarter trend praised
Cedar Rapids police report a drop in gunfire incidents in the second quarter, though overall violent crime rose 6.5 percent to 180 incidents in the first half of 2016. Chief Wayne Jerman notes the year’s earlier shooting surge contrasted with the quarterly decline. Local residents express ongoing concern about sirens and violence.
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Hostage game dangers linked to teen driving deaths
The Gazette reports on a deadly tragedy tied to the Hostage game where teens blindfolded and driven to unknown locations risk dangerous roadways. Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek notes the night game format raises crash risks, as 16 year old City High junior JC Meardon was struck by a minivan while walking with friends on Dane Road.
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