Flying hunt lands in trouble in Iowa with powered parachutes
Bent on December shotgun season, three Eastern Iowans faced charges for using powered parachutes to herd deer toward a ground shooter in Benton County. Steve Risse, Harry Moeller, and John Forbes were accused after witnesses saw zig zagging flights near roads D-65 and V-37. Federal review may lead to prosecutions, fines, and loss of hunting privileges.
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Iowa Faculty Senate backs free inquiry over Churchill case
The University of Iowa Faculty Senate approved a 17 to 9 resolution urging Colorado to preserve Ward Churchill's tenure review standards and avoid actions hindering academic freedom after his World Trade Center remarks likening victims to Eichmann. The measure seeks formal caution against punitive steps while affirming inquiry freedoms in higher education.
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Powwow canceled as debts and lack of support cited
Iowa City American Indian Student Association blames university and community for canceling its 16th annual spring powwow due to more than $8,000 in debt and dwindling membership. The group notes university funding and low recruiting, while officials defend support and attendance.
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Lottery results and big jackpots from Iowa and Illinois
The March 8 draws list Iowa $100,000 Cash Game numbers 11 12 23 28 34 and various Illinois picks including Pick 3 Midday 44 8 and Pick 4 1048 0 5 0 4. Mega Millions shows numbers 81415 2231 with Mega Ball 13 and a $13 million jackpot. Illinois Little Lotto 2 06 17 28 35 6 01 48.
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Edgewood driver injured in collision near Edgewood
Elmer Bruns, 78, of Edgewood, was injured Tuesday afternoon when his pickup collided with a Manchester driver near Edgewood. Bruns failed to yield at a stop sign at the county road X-21 junction and was transported to Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Gerald Heims, 37, of Manchester, was not injured. both vehicles were totaled.
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Gruesome dump site found with possible greyhounds
A weekend discovery near Waterloo revealed a dump site on the city’s west side containing decomposed animal bodies and possibly over a dozen greyhounds. Police and animal control officials investigated while the Greyhound Protection League offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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Decorah council rejects Wal-Mart building lease
The Decorah City Council unanimously rejected the lease of the former Wal-Mart building in Center Plaza on the one year anniversary of the center. The lease was part of a settlement ending flood plain litigation and runs until January 2012. If not taken by the county or Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation it returns to Wal-Mart.
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Man arrested for cutting a cat’s throat in Bettendorf
Thomas M Hammond 34 of Moline Illinois was arrested on animal abuse charges after a Bettendorf Library patron said he cut a cat’s throat in the library parking lot about 10 30 am Police say Hammond claimed the cat was injured and needed to be put down The cat’s body was sent to a veterinary clinic to check prior injuries Hammond bonded out of jail for 6500 dollars on Tuesday an allowed release from Scott County Jail
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Authorities identify Clinton house fire victim
County Medical Examiner Dr. Paul Koob identified Joseph P. McLaughlin a 51 year old Clinton man as the victim of a house fire. An autopsy determined death by smoke inhalation and the fire’s cause remained under investigation. Firefighters were summoned early March 2.
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