Veterans gain shot at competition at Otter Creek event
The Otter Creek Sportsman's Club hosted Iowa's first Paralyzed Veterans of America national shooting event. Gunfire rang through the forest as veterans competed, drawing participants and spectators for a weekend of adaptive marksmanship.
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Iowa Marine laid to rest for Cpl Adam Wolff Cedar Rapids
Fallen Marine Cpl Adam Wolff who lived in Cedar Rapids was remembered at a Sunday funeral in Ottumwa as a giver who lived a life of sacrifice. The report notes his dedication and service as part of his final honors.
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Off the map new playground draws families in West Chester
In West Chester Iowa a former school site has become a community playground attracting families from the area. Local leaders say the project revives the town center and provides a gathering space for children and residents alike.
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Iowa expands DNA collection to aggravated misdemeanors
Iowa law enforcement will collect DNA from adults convicted of most aggravated misdemeanors starting this week, a move supporters call a crucial tool for closing cases while critics label it invasive and costly. The measure, approved as bill-84-15 in the House and 29-20 in the Senate, broadens from felons to include more offenders, with officials noting the expanded pool increases the potential to solve crimes.
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Libya serves as cautionary tale of limited intervention
A Tribune Washington Bureau recap notes how U S diplomats were greeted in Libya after toppling Gadhafi, hailed as a model intervention. Three years later Libya hosts lawless conditions that aid terrorists and destabilize neighbors, shaping views on limited military involvement in Iraq.
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ACA renewals to auto continue for most private plans
Bloomberg reports that proposed rules would allow about 8 million ACA private plan enrollees to renew automatically next year. 95 percent of federal website customers could be renewed unless exceptions apply, easing coverage continuation but drawing concern from insurers and consumer advocates.
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Clintons' lucrative European trip fuels campaign concerns
Over seven days in May 2012 Bill Clinton spoke to executives in Switzerland and Denmark, an investors' group in Sweden, and leaders in Austria and the Czech Republic. His pay reached $1.4 million, illustrating how global popularity bolsters the Clintons' wealth while shaping Hillary's campaign.
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