Charges Possible Next Week in Klema Death Case
Milton Klema 71 died March 10 from asphyxiation after a beating in rural McGregor. Clayton County Attorney Kevin Clefisch delays charging pending DCI reports. stepson Anthony Blum 44 of Egan Illinois is jailed on $10,000 bond for assaulting his mother. Memorial services set for 2 p.m. today at Thornburg Funeral Home.
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DNR veto blocks river green dye stunt for St Patrick’s Day
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources blocked WLLR Davenport plans to release 50 gallons of green food coloring on the Mississippi River for the Quad Cities St Patrick’s Day parade. DNR director Larry Wilson cited water protection, while WLLR general manager Larry Rosmilso said the stunt would proceed on the Illinois side.
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Midwest peace council to share HQ with Iowa group
The Midwest Council of the National Peace Institute Foundation will relocate to Grinnell and share headquarters with the Iowa Peace Institute, with joint staff. Robert Anderson said IPI staff will handle clerical duties for the Midwest Council, which coordinates NPIF programs in 12 states and aims to promote conflict management locally and internationally.
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First joint federal state drug prosecutor sworn in in Iowa
Janet Petersen was sworn in as a special assistant U.S. attorney for drug prosecution, making her the country’s first joint federal state drug prosecutor. The ceremony in Cedar Rapids joined federal state county and city officials amid a crackdown on illegal drug dealing with 60 dealers sentenced in 18 months.
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United States
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Terry Branstad
Denver Dillard
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