Nelson tapes ruling alarms Freedom of Information Council
Iowa judge Horan ruled 911 tapes in the Nelson murder case are public records but release before the trial could irreparably harm her right to a fair trial. The decision cited sensational headlines and noted media access may affect venue or juror impartiality, alarming the FOI Council and prompting questions about public access.
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Horan
Denton
Linn
Sheronick
Nelson
Iowa
Kathleen Richardson
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Bush urges permanent end to death tax at Iowa fair
President Bush pressed Congress to make the estate tax phase-out permanent and to pass trade promotion authority. He urged farmers and pork producers to contact lawmakers while defending the farm bill and urging vigilance against terrorism. Democrat Tom Harkin questioned the invitation exclusion.
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Congress
Bush
House
Senate
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Harkin
U.S
Greg Ganske
Air Force One
Helder Sentenced to 40 Years and Mandatory 30 to Life
Helder received 40 years on the first count and a mandatory 30 years to life on the second. The plea/trial began at 11 a.m. and ended at 11:05. He was held 25 minutes in the Linn County courthouse before transport by U.S. marshals to the jail. About 12 of 35 in court were reporters, many others were grand jurors on a break. no parents or victims were present.
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Helder
U.S
Linn County
impostor captain seized bridge scene authority in Oklahoma disaster
An ex convict posing as Capt William Clark arrived at the Webbers Falls bridge collapse site two hours after the disaster and claimed command. He later disappeared. authorities identified him as Billy Clark of Tallapoosa Missouri who sought food lodging and a truck using the persona. The mayor and investigators dismissed his claim as a fantasy.
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Tulsa
Okla
William Clark
Army
Special Forces
Missouri
Brent Grill
van Buren
Ark
Billy Clark
Tallapoosa
Clark
Webbers Falls
Jewell Horne
Arkansas River
Andrew Clements
Horne
Prohibition exhibit heads to Smithsonian via Kennedy senior
Kennedy High School senior Laura Westercamp, a three time national contender, has an exhibit on Prohibition titled The Battle of the Battle The Women the Reaction the Reform. Her project, crafted like an old saloon, includes antique bottles and a 48 star flag used by Frances Willard during Prohibition rallies. It reflects her response to youth anti tobacco activism and features interviews with the Christian Temperance Union and archival cartoons and newspapers. The History Day theme is Revolution Reaction Reform.
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Kennedy High School
Laura Westercamp
Nationals
Smithsonian Institution
Westercamp
Union
Frances Willard Scott
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Sureae
16Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
3Rd Ave
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Town Rd
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Iowa City
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