Murder tied to drug trade shocks Cedar Rapids area
Detectives probe a Cedar Rapids death as a suspected drug killing after Ron Novak, a major marijuana dealer, is found shot and beaten in his home. A cash stash of 32032 and 7650 in cannabis are recovered with a broken door and missing wallet. Neighbors heard nothing.
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Diamond dealer linked to Dallas murder case
Wall, a 33 year old diamond broker, was found shot and dumped under a bridge after meeting with Tyrone Tyler in Dallas during a planned diamond deal. Tyler, arrested months later, faced potential trial but remains free on bond as prosecutors reassess the weak circumstantial case and search for new leads.
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Denton
Nussle defends disclosed overdraft records in interview
Nussle said in a Friday interview he checked his private checking at the House Credit Union and Waterloo Savings Bank. He reported two overdrafts at the Waterloo bank, none at the credit union, and said he would not discuss the amount. He criticized Nagle for disclosure and called his own statements damage control.
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Betty Frieberg acquitted in self defense murder case
Betty Frieberg, 43, was found not guilty of murder after admitting she shot her husband Harold, 59, and dismembered him. Defense alleges years of abuse influenced the act as jurors weighed self defense against post event actions. The verdict drew a disappointed reaction from Jefferson County Attorney Ann Taylor.
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Abortion Gag Rules Spark Political Clash Across Agencies
Debates over abortion counseling policies flare as officials defend a policy allowing doctors to discuss abortion with medical judgment while restricting staffers from counseling. Planned Parenthood labels the rule as a gag, arguing it censors abortion speech. critics accuse it of continuing restrictions despite White House claims of a relaxation.
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