Rival kills New York councilman inside City Hall
Brooklyn Councilman James Davis was fatally shot at City Hall in Manhattan by rival Othniel Askew who gained entry through security with ties to the victim. Askew died later at a hospital. Mayor Bloomberg ordered metal detectors for all officials.
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River cleanup leader returns to Mississippi town
Chad Pregracke, a self described river rat from East Moline Illinois, leads a corporate backed effort that has removed over 800 tons of flood and pollution debris from the Mississippi and its tributaries. With 30 Lansing area volunteers they gathered rusted detritus including tires propane tanks and kitchen sinks before continuing downstream.
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Jesse Hisel
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Mississippi River
Living Lands and Waters
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Regents aim to slow tuition growth for Iowa universities
Iowa Board of Regents plans a slower rise in in-state tuition for 2004 2005 with at least three members targeting a maximum 9 percent increase. The vote occurs by November after September discussions as state aid cuts help fuel higher costs. Regent John Forsyth noted early focus on the issue.
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After the Storm East Iowa braces for storm tree damage and hardier species
East Iowa communities assess widespread tree damage from recent storms and identify tree species that resist high winds and heavy rain. Local officials urge caution while crews clear roads and restore power. Tree experts note oaks and maples show resilience, guiding replanting plans.
Fatal 1986 Iowa shooting reshaped Mount Pleasant politics
Ralph Orin Davis shot and killed Mount Pleasant Mayor Edward King and wounded two council members at a December 10 1986 meeting over sewer damage costs. Davis, jailed for life, died April 23 1999 at age 81. The attack spurred heightened public meeting security and influenced Gov. Tom Vilsack to enter politics.
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Murder charge pursued in Kayla Blahnik death case
Charles J. Goddard faces first degree murder and child endangerment charges after Kayla Blahnik died from head injuries suffered Feb 19 in Cedar Rapids. A $500 000 bond was posted, and Goddard was released from Linn County Jail pending trial.
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Fairfax
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Guard to supplement replacement troops
Washington officials say a mix of Army active duty and National Guard units will deploy to Iraq starting in September to relieve combat troops still facing daily attacks. Gen John Keane aims to keep about 150000 U S troops in place through March and enable current forces to return home gradually. Two National Guard brigades about 10000 soldiers will head to Iraq next spring to replace active duty troops.
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Two US soldiers die as Bush declares Saddam regime end
The report notes Americans killed in Iraq as President Bush announces the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. It mentions oil contracts under discussion and that soldiers did not know the Saddam sons were in the hideout they attacked. Possible Guard units include the 30th Mechanized from North Carolina and the 39th Light.
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