Ten years after Iowa liquor privatization
The 1987 end of Iowa state control shifted alcohol sales to private retailers. Since then the number of outlets grew from about 220 to 430, yet per capita alcohol use declined eight percent from 39.7 to 36.5 gallons. Industry figures note health and driving laws as factors while retailers like Hy-Vee expanded wine and liquor offerings.
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Kuhlman
Iowa
Fifth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Mitchell
Branstad Faces Tax Ties as Postal Properties Mix Loyalties
Governor Terry Branstad and wife Chris own and rent out three U.S. Postal Service properties in Joice Lake Mills and Shenandoah. Branstad says ownership helps tax planning and post office continuity while noting delayed rent payments by USPS.
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Lake Mills
Iowa
Chris Branstad
U.S. Postal Service
Branstad
Shenandoah
Rich Schwarm
Branstads
Joice
Clinton certifies Mexico ally in drug war
President Clinton recertified Mexico as a fully cooperating ally in the fight against drug trafficking while renewing disapproval of Colombia's counter narcotics program. Secretary Albright praised Mexico's progress in seizures and arrests amid ongoing Senate opposition and potential Colombia recertification later.
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Mexico
U.S
Washington
Colombia
Madeleine Albright
United States
Albright
Senate
Afghanistan
Burma
Nigeria
Syria
Iran
Belize
Lebanon
Pakistan
FDR Memorial panel did not hide Roosevelt disability says grandson
David Roosevelt, grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt, said the memorial commission planned to show the president as seen by the public. He notes a timeline, photographs, and a wheelchair replica will depict Roosevelt's polio without concealing his disability.
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Roosevelt
David Roosevelt
Intuition Is Real Says Study Linking Hunches to Brain
University of Iowa researchers report that gut feelings have a brain basis located in the prefrontal cortex. In card games, patients with damage there made poorer decisions, while undamaged players seemed to sense the winning path before explaining why.
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Knight-Ridder
San Jose
Calif
University of Iowa
Science
Brownsville Revival draws millions to Florida church
Believers flock to the Brownsville Revival with over 1.5 million attendees since 1995 as leaders pursue a national spiritual awakening amid emotional worship and Pentecostal influence. Details on page 9A.
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Florida
America
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