Prison term delayed as defendant ordered back to court
William Brooks, a man convicted of rape 10 years ago, was freed due to a clerical error and now must return for sentencing after old case files were unearthed. Brooks has lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the interim. Israel elects Chaim Herzog president in a secret 61 to 57 Knesset vote, defeating Menachem Elon. County funds earmarked for Goodwill total $18,587.52.
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Goodwill contract supports 20 disabled workers
A contract to Goodwill Industries on Tuesday aims to aid 20 disabled persons employed there until federal funds are reissued in July. Metro-Iowa page 10A.
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Metro-Iowa
Citizens panel to review Cedar Rapids fire study
Public Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen forms a citizens advisory committee to review the Fire Department study on city firefighting coverage and to make recommendations to the council. Ground Transportation Center construction may hamper equipment access at Central Fire Station Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Plan would fund six mini liquor stores in Iowa towns
An appropriations subcommittee backed Sen. Joe Brown's proposal to provide 282000 dollars to establish six mini liquor stores, including sites in Iowa City and Center Point, for possible adoption by the General Assembly.
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Center Point
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D-Montezuma
No ban on X rated movies in Waukon dispute
City Attorney Jim Garrett cited obscenity laws in Iowa Code Monday night, arguing no municipality can bar the availability of obscene materials. The Waukon City Council cannot stop a local theater from showing X rated films, per the state provision.
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Waukon
Jim Garrett
Hawkeyes Meet Villanova In NCAA Clash Friday Night
Hawks face old foe Villanova in the NCAA tournament with Beth Iowa coach Lute Olson and forward Michael Payne on the roster. The game is set for Friday night as Iowa meets Villanova in a high stakes matchup.
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Lute Olson
Michael Payne
Hawkeyes
Villanova
Farmers Idling 6.2 Million Acres of Corn This Year
The payment in kind program sign up will leave 6.2 million acres of corn idle this year in town farms, while nationwide 39.4 million acres will be vacant. Most farm workers expected 23 million acres idle, per Farm page 10B.
Iowa House Rejects Stock Proposal Over Investor Fears
The Iowa House on Tuesday rejected a proposal to ease stock sales, saying loosening securities laws could invite flim flam men to cheat investors. Lawmakers said current rules protect Iowa investors and could impede new companies raising venture capital.
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Lowa
Iowa
Salami recall extended to Iowa and Minnesota products
A previously announced salami recall covering several Midwest states has been expanded to include items sold in Iowa and Minnesota. Officials advise consumers to check packaging and discard affected products.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Money
Solon Dentist Plans $45 Million Linn County Horse Track
Dr. Norman Crossley of Solon envisions a major league parimutuel horse track on over 100 farm acres near Cedar Rapids with 10 000 to 11 000 seats in a covered grandstand and space for 20 000 open grounds. The plan hinges on Iowa lawmakers passing a favorable parimutuel bill as he forms Nakoni Parks Inc. and targets 2 000 to 3 000 jobs at buildout. opposition from fair boards may block farm land use.
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Iowa
Norman Crossley
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Crossley
Omaha
Iowa House approves tighter rules for day care homes
The 97 0 vote sends a bill to the Senate expanding child abuse reporting for day care staff, requiring registration for family day care homes with seven or more children and for four or more in care, banning workers with relevant criminal histories, and giving DSS authority to alert parents and issue injunctions for unregistered operations.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Polk County
Iowa House
Iowa
Sue Mullins
R-Corwith
Senate
Robert Ray
George
Betty Warnock
Department of Social Services
Worker pinned by bulldozer dies near Washington
Jason G. Stauffer twenty of Wayland Iowa died after being crushed between a bulldozer and an earth scraper at a railroad construction site south of Washington Iowa Officials from the Washington County Sheriff's Department said he collapsed after admission to Washington County Hospital The accident happened about 25 miles south of Washington shortly after 2 PM Leichty and Sons Construction Co of Mount Pleasant was performing the work on the railroad siding.
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Iowa
Washington County Sheriff's Department
Jason G. Stauffer
Wayland
Washington County
Stauffer
Leichty and Sons Construction Co
Mount Pleasant
Sinai Looting Report Highlights 1967 War Aftermath
A decade-old Israeli government report states millions of dollars in Egyptian Sinai property were looted by Israelis in the months following the 1967 Six Day War. The finding underscores long lasting tensions over captured assets and wartime seizures.
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Sinai
Kalona council tackles home business sign zoning
Kenneth King near Highway 22 East faced Kalona’s sign ordinance after placing a non property sign for his King’s Quilt and Sewing Center. Officials said even a tiny mailbox label violates rules and flagged window signs as a potential issue. The council chose to send another complaint letter and did not pursue window signs.
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Kenneth King
King
Kalona
Highway 22
Richard Hancock
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