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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2005
Page
8
Iowa adopts sweeping DNA sampling for all convicted felons and some offenders under corrections supervision amid a 1.7 million startup, speeded by a federal database and a 2000s reform history, with Sheriff details on the program rollout and a high profile case driving urgency.
Samples gathered by buccal swabs and fingerprints are mailed to the Iowa Criminalistics Laboratory in Ankeny in a dry package. Investigators analyze distinctive DNA traits and record them in a database linked to national systems.
The Iowa Legislature began DNA collection for certain violent crimes in 1989 with no funding, then funded limited collections in 2000 and expanded to all felons in 2002 pending new money. A 2005 expansion followed the Jetseta Gage case, retroactive funding, and mandatory sampling for those under supervision as of June 14.
North Liberty reports success with voluntary water saving measures cutting daily use by about 200 000 gallons since late June. Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Oelwein discuss conservation plans while weather forecasters predict hot, dry conditions with storms possible.
WaterTower Place investors report 25 of 18 units purchased as 750 to 2000 square foot lofts advance in the downtown redevelopment. Lofts 411 will house 18 units of 2000 sq ft each as part of a broader plan to attract residents, with downtown housing studies and Fifteen in 5 initiative supporting denser urban living.
Pharmacist Robert Heldfond promotes EBS Facial Cream with five in one action and related products. The ad claims widespread purchase by women and highlights EBS Eye Gel and Age Spot formulas, with sales through JCPenney Beauty Departments and a contact number.
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