Vilsack Pushes Federal Probe Into Soaring Gas Prices
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack joined other governors in urging Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate the sudden rise in unleaded gasoline. Prices reached about 1.70 a gallon in Iowa with higher rates in Arizona and California. He cited little supply problem and urged a clear explanation to curb possible price gouging while noting prices often fall after a federal inquiry.
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Mild flood risk forecast for Upper Mississippi this spring
National Weather Service in La Crosse says flooding is unlikely overall this spring due to melted snow and lower river levels. However precipitation in coming weeks could raise risk. hydrologic outlook shows 10 percent chance of 15 ft at Lansing, 30 percent at McGregor, and 20 percent at Guttenberg.
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Parents face charges after fatal home fire death
Shalene Potenzo and Damon Peterson of Delmar were arrested in Clinton County on two counts each of child neglect and child endangerment after their 4 year old daughter Eve died in a Feb Fire. Investigators cited filthy conditions and debris in the home plus possible factors from a TV VCR and a candle. Debris filled sinks and no running water limited the children’s care. Potenzo posted 50 000 bond while Peterson posted 40 000.
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Iowa Illinois Lottery Results And Jackpot Update
Thursday draws list Iowa and Illinois games with numbers for Cash Game Pick 3 and Pick 4, Little Lotto, and a $6.5 million jackpot. No winners announced. numbers shown include 1 22 24 25 34 for Cash Game.
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Toledo Police pursue leads in attempted abduction case
In Toledo a 17 year old boy was approached on North East Street near Madison Street between 3 30 and 4 p m by a man who asked for his name address age and to get into a vehicle. The suspect described as a white middle aged man with gray hair wore a brown leather coat. Police from Toledo Tama and Tama County are investigating and ask anyone with information to call (641) 484 3013 or (641) 484 2440.
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Davenport Budget Raises Trash Fees and Cuts Jobs
Davenport approves a city budget increasing garbage collection fees to 6 a month and cutting up to 46 positions, with as many as 15 jobs removed from police and fire departments. Fire Chief Frese says a fire company may be shut down as a result. Mayor Brooke cast the deciding vote to break a 5 5 deadlock.
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