Vendors reopen NewBo Market after flood protection work
Vendors at the NewBo Market began unpacking boxes and unloading coolers as the market prepared to reopen after flood protection measures closed it. The scene showed workers resuming setup in the NewBo area.
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Assad loyalists blamed for nearly half of claimed Syria deaths
The Syrian conflict toll reaches 96,431 fatalities with Assad loyalists responsible for 43.2 percent, per a leading violence tracker cited on page 3A.
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Supreme Court Allows DNA Sampling of Arrested Suspects
The Supreme Court ruled that police may take DNA samples from individuals who are arrested and charged with a serious crime but not yet convicted, affirming warrantless collection in such cases.
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Cedar Rapids duo drives teddy bear relief to Moore
Cedar Rapids residents Tyra Swenson and Alissa Dietz collected thousands of stuffed animals for children in Moore Oklahoma after May tornadoes. Zach Johnson expresses readiness for the U S Open in an interview.
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Etc Expands Coralville Chain with Ankeny Shop August
Coralville based consign ment chain Etc plans to open a new store in Ankeny in August. The move broadens its footprint in central Iowa and targets local shoppers seeking resale items and curated thrifts.
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Flood Protections Save City as Cedar River Reaches Flood Stage
Cedar Rapids officials press at police headquarters after the Cedar River hits 18.23 feet, near the 10th highest level but well below 2008’s 31.12 feet. Council member Justin Shields says the city “dodged a bullet” amid flood danger and rising costs.
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Lifers in Iowa prisons level off after decades of rise
A new Iowa Department of Corrections report shows the number of inmates serving life sentences is stabilizing after a long increase. Paul Stageberg predicts the lifer population may eventually decline, though the final level is uncertain. The article also notes the 2009 Johnson County murder case in which Justin Marshall received a life sentence.
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Iowa lifers: Adam Moss among longest sentences and demographics
The report outlines Iowa lifers with 6 individuals serving life without parole. It notes Adam Moss for the 2001 Sioux City killings. Warren Nutter, convicted in 1956 at 18, with 573 years. William Cotalious Johnson, 53 at conviction in Burlington. Edgar Concepcion as the youngest current lifer. It highlights demographic breakdowns and ages of record.
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Medicaid feud risks uninsured in Republican states
Fourteen GOP led states including Iowa oppose expanding Medicaid under the Obama health reform. Researchers in Health Affairs estimate 3.6 million of their poorest adults would remain uninsured by 2017 at a $9.4 billion annual cost, amid a broader political clash over the law.
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Whitaker Announces Run for U.S Senate Seat
Republican Matt Whitaker declares candidacy for U.S. Senate to succeed Tom Harkin. He cites fears about a growing federal government and rising deficit as he addresses supporters in Ankeny, Iowa.
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