Rappers dispute sparks shooting in Coralville
A clash among members of a rap group led to gunfire in Coralville injuring two men and prompting the arrest of Anthony Dewayne Harris, 24, of Iowa City for attempted murder. Police searched for more suspects after 20 to 30 shots rang out at a Coralville apartment complex near Central Elementary School.
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Ames beefs up patrol after Veishea riot on campus
Ames police increased patrols to 150, aided by state troopers and nearby officers, as 22 people were injured and 27 jailed during rioting tied to Veishea at Iowa State University. No violence reported by press time. disturbances began in Campustown around 12:30 a.m. and ended by 4 a.m. with arrests for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Iowa Senate caps federal deductibility to ease taxes
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate approved an amendment to cap federal tax deductibility at 5000 for singles and 8000 for couples to lower state taxes for most earners. The plan would raise 74 million dollars in state revenue plus 295 million from a 1 cent sales tax, amid an omnibus budget bill. Republicans call it a soak-the-rich move and veto may follow.
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Canney endorses successor for Cedar Rapids mayor
Mayor Don Canney, 61, will resign June 1 to join PMX Industries as vice president of administration and general affairs. Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock, 60, received Canney’s endorsement to become mayor, while a petition drive for a special election faces about 1,500 signatures.
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Winning essays on freedom by area students at Kirkwood CC
Five students from elementary to college age wrote winning pieces for the Kirkwood Community College Multi-Ethnic Program. The theme focused on what freedom means to them as featured in Youth Plus in Monday's Gazette.
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Today's Chuckle on balancing marriage and a career
A light joke questions why people seldom ask how a man manages both marriage and work. The quip hints at traditional roles with a wink and mild irony.
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