Vilsack signs bills on deer and gas drive-offs in Iowa
Gov. Tom Vilsack signed two bills: one allowing license suspension for second or later gas drive-off thefts up to $200 and another to reduce deer numbers by boosting antlerless licenses and adding special hunts. The deer bill aims to cut the herd by 10 percent this year and 20 percent next year, with expanded licenses for landowners and tenants and new antlerless-tag requirements.
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Blouin to Decide on 2006 Gubernatorial Bid Soon
Iowa economic development chief Mike Blouin, a former congressman, said he will decide in six weeks whether to form an exploratory committee for a 2006 gubernatorial run. He returned from an Asian trade mission with Gov. Vilsack and weighs viability with his wife.
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Vilsack hails Project InVision expansion in Des Moines
Governor Vilsack joined city and county officials to celebrate Project InVision International planning an 89 new high paying jobs expansion over five years in Des Moines. The firm cited Iowa’s quality of life and incentives as factors over Florida and Texas.
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ISU to sell 1031-acre farm to Ankeny for 23.6 million
Iowa State University plans to sell a 1031 acre research farm to the city of Ankeny for 23.6 million. Regents approval is needed at a later meeting. If approved, Ankeny will use land for residential, business, and recreation development. Proceeds fund a new dairy education and research farm in Ames with construction set to begin in September.
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New 50-foot Hope Tango Tower Unveiled at Camp Wapsie
The Cedar Rapids YMCA Camp Wapsie near Coggon debuted the 50-foot Hope Tango Tower, the first of its kind in Iowa and 12th in the United States. Funded by Catherine Hope’s bequest, the tower features wood panels and rope sections, built by Experiential Resources Inc. It offers up to a dozen climbs and replaces a 30-foot tower that stood for 15 years.
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Courts debate labeling of victim in Pierce assault case
Attorneys for Pierre Pierce seek to bar the word victim in references to the Jan incident at the West Des Moines home. The defense argues such language could prejudice jurors and violate innocence. Pierce faces burglary, criminal mischief and assault charges. trial set for August 16 with potential up to 56 years in prison.
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University of Iowa
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Dallas County District Court
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Michael Jackson
Santa Barbara County
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West Des Moines
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