Election reform and gambling tax fights reshape Iowa agenda
The 2003 Iowa legislative session tightens election law changes and budget work while race track casinos seek a retroactive 30 percent tax rate and riverboats 20 percent to avert a $45 million shortfall. Senate and House debate tax pools, collective bargaining, and a drunken driving bill ahead of potential federal funding impacts.
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Veteran pilot killed as CAP training flight crashes near South English
A Cessna 182 training flight operated by the Civil Air Patrol near White Pigeon Airport in Keokuk County crashed around 2:45 p.m. killing chaplain and CAP volunteer Maj Christie Battle of Des Moines. Lt James Johnson, 32, from Oskaloosa, was injured, and authorities investigate with the NTSB and FAA.
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Lowa
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Ankeny
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Prisoner Found Dead in Anamosa Cell
An inmate at Anamosa State Penitentiary was found dead in his jail cell early Sunday. Department of Corrections spokesman says authorities believe death resulted from natural causes. autopsy scheduled.
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Iowa lawmakers push for Ames labs funding aid
Iowa congressional members vow to fight for more money for the $430 million renovation of the national animal disease complex in Ames. The Bush administration cuts back on next year’s budget, complicating the effort seen as key to federal bioterrorism preparedness. Representative Tom Latham says administration opposition makes securing funds tougher.
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Ames Senator Warns on NAD C Funding Shortfall
Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa says advancing funding for the Net National Animal Disease Center is essential to fight emerging diseases and bi terrorism. He criticizes the administration for not recommending the funds and notes the challenge for Congress to push the money.
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Wind Fanned Grass Fires Across 17 East Iowa Counties
Firefighters battled dozens of grass fires as dry ground and strong winds spread flames across 17 eastern Iowa counties. Oxford, Belle Plaine, and other departments reported fires started by people burning trash or weeds, with acreage burning reaching over 500 acres near Belle Plaine and multiple blazes in Johnson and Iowa counties. No structures were damaged, and crews warned against burning on windy days.
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Johnson County
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Luzerne
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Tama County
Hora
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