Violent crime falls record 7 percent in 1996
FBI data show violent crimes including murder and aggravated assault drop by 11 percent and 6 percent respectively, marking the largest one year decline since 1961. Property crimes decline 8.3 percent while all seven serious offenses drop 3 percent. President Clinton and Janet Reno credit crime bills and gun control initiatives.
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FBI Crime Index Totals. Midwest Cities 1995 1996
The FBI reports crime index totals and murder counts for Midwestern cities in 1995 and 1996. The index combines murders rapes robberies aggravated assaults burglaries larcenies thefts and auto thefts reported to police in each city.
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Meskwaki Casino to add hotel and expansion
The Meskwaki Bingo and Casino near Tama plans a 15 million expansion adding a hotel and 40,000 square feet. Meskwaki Tribal Council chairman Isaac Roberts calls this phase one and hints at future entertainment resort development with ties to Branson Missouri.
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Careage Newton Named Top Nursing Home
State regulators cite Careage in Newton as a model of high quality nursing home care. The facility credits its success to basic hands on care of residents rather than fancy equipment, reflecting a focus on attentive, daily support.
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Titanic Cruises to Tony Victory at Awards Night
The musicals Titanic and Chicago dominated the 1997 Tony Awards, with winners announced last night. Details on 2A.
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Metro High Alumni Help Lonnie Levine Theresa Fifield
Two graduates credit C.R. school Metro High an alternative campus for turning around Lonnie Levine of KDAT radio and Theresa Fifield who plans to attend law school. Details on 1B.
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Bulls Edge Jazz With Buzzer Jumper To Take Finals Opener
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 84 82 in the NBA Finals opener last night as Michael Jordan nailed a 21 foot jumper at the buzzer for the defending champions.
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City Briefs and Notices Highlight Local Happenings
A compact roundup of health updates births and deaths plus brief notices across the city. Lottery, legal notices, classifieds and weekly puzzles add local color alongside entertainment and weather nuggets.
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Thompson leads national effort to improve playground safety
Donna Thompson of Belle Plaine directs the National Program for Playground Safety at the University of Northern Iowa. Since 1995 the NPPS has surveyed over 700 playgrounds and now works on a CDC funded study to assess playground surface safety and reduce injuries.
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Safe Play Guidelines for Safer Playgrounds
Donna Thompson outlines key safety steps for playgrounds. Supervisory need, age appropriate design, and surface types are emphasized, with equipment checks and clothing safety. NPPS offers a National Playground Safety School at UNI on June 27 and August 13 to 16 with contact details.
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NPPS
Uni
Clinton would not apologize in Jones sexual case
President Clinton may settle Paula Jones harassment suit for cash without admitting guilt or apologizing, said lawyer Robert Bennett. He warned of a potential attack on Jones by raising her past, while Jones and her lawyers pressed for acknowledgment of the alleged 1991 hotel proposition and compensation. The White House declined comment as court chances of an out of court deal appeared slim.
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