Respite ends as winter returns with heavy snow across Iowa
A brief warm spell ends as a winter storm hits Eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City see up to 6 inches of snow with gusty 30 mph winds and zero visibility in rural areas. I-80 partial closure near Coralville and several minor accidents reported. no major injuries. Snow totals include 1.5 inches in Cedar Rapids and 3 inches in Iowa City with 3 to 4 inches in southwest Iowa. Cold weekend forecast follows with highs in the 15 to 30s and more snow possible Sunday.
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Tonga Cyclone Issacs Threatens Manu Family
Baula Manu anxiously tracks cyclone Issacs that struck Tonga, threatening his mother and six siblings in the 96,000 population kingdom. The cyclone damaged all three main island groups and cut communications, leaving relatives possibly killed or injured.
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Supreme Court upholds head shop restrictions
The Supreme Court in an 8-0 decision upheld Hoffman Estates Illinois restrictions on drug paraphernalia sales. The ruling supports licensing, minor purchase bans, and record keeping, while noting laws' wisdom is not for the court to decide.
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Marshall
Supermarket Steps In To Aid Investors After Market Losses
A local market offers relief to customers who suffered stock losses, expanding assistance programs and financing options. The initiative aims to stabilize household budgets as families adjust to turbulent markets and seek practical support.
Iowa Senate approves major prison shifts across Mitchellville Rockwell City and Oakdale
The Iowa Senate passed a 30 to 17 bill reconfiguring Mitchellville Rockwell City and Oakdale facilities. Rockwell City becomes a medium security men's prison with a $200000 fence and road. Mitchellville's juvenile home becomes a women's reformatory with the same funding. Oakdale adds a 200 bed facility and requires razing obsolete cells at Fort Madison after Oakdale completion.
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Trouble for the Lots O Loot Contest Faces Inquiries
Iowa and Nevada authorities investigate the Aquarius Lots O Loot contest for possible federal postal law violations. The Nevada based contest has spurred more than forty inquiries in Des Moines and multiple complaints nationwide.
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Gifted $50,000 Check Lands Man in Legal Trouble
James D. Hitchins of New Albin pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to interstate transport of a security taken by fraud after cashing a $50,000 check he received without explanation. He claimed he thought the money was not rightfully his, while the judge pressed for evidence of fraud.
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Cedar Rapids
Edward McManus
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