Biden urges Democrats to win voters in post conservative era
Sen Joe Biden told about 130 Democrats in Cedar Rapids that Americans have closed a chapter on the conservative ascendancy since 1980 and Republicans must be met with decisive Democratic action to win voters in the new era. He spoke at the Best Western Longbranch Hotel Convention Center.
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Biden argues for Iraq rethink and GOP pressure in Iowa speech
Senator Biden at the Dancing Lions Dance Hall in Oelwein presses for a strategy to decentralize Iraq and warns Republicans may abandon Bush by September. He urges the Democratic Party to reclaim its bold, compassionate roots while stressing the need to prevent a dangerous future for grandchildren.
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Obama presses Iraq withdrawal push in Waterloo stop
In Waterloo Illinois Senator Barack Obama renews calls to withdraw troops from Iraq and jabs at Senator Grassley for not supporting withdrawal. He promotes education reform and a universal health plan while noting new Secret Service protection limits no campaign access.
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Caucus Almanac item for Biden in Davenport
Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware visits the Davenport home of state Sen. Joe Seng at 901 Treemont for caucus outreach at 6:15 p.m. Details and further caucus news are available via the Gazette and Iowa caucus sites.
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Wahlert Students Take Breath Tests Before Prom
Wahlert High School seniors Jordan Krueger and Kelly Schneider willingly took breath tests to attend prom, choosing the test over skipping the event. Administrators and Dubuque County deputies conducted tests as part of the school’s zero tolerance on alcohol, with waivers signed by parents and students.
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Mount Pleasant driver in hospital after crash near Brighton
Detrick, 33, was driving north on Willow Boulevard when she lost control on a corner. Her SUV rolled into a ditch and she was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Condition not released. Five others were not injured. A separate arson case involves Ravelin, charged with second degree arson for a Methodist church fire and burglary at the Presbyterian church.
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Burlington arson case links to historic church fire
Burlington man Michael Ravelin, 28, already charged with a church fire faces another arson count for destroying a nearby 118 year old church the same morning. He faces multiple burglary and arson charges for two fires early April 29 including the historic First United Methodist Church in downtown Burlington.
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Long Grove man wounded in hunting accident near Bernard
Peter Kroeger 40 of Long Grove was accidentally shot in the head while turkey hunting near Bernard in Dubuque County. He was treated and released from a Dubuque hospital and may need surgery to remove pellets by his eye. A DNA official said the shooting came from his partner about 80 yards away.
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Gazette tips line and subscription numbers urged
The Gazette requests tips for news stories and photos and provides contact numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It lists subscription hotlines and regional accessibility for readers to share tips or subscribe to the newspaper.
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Lottery results and upcoming jackpots across Iowa Illinois
Sunday draws show Pick 3 8 50 and Pick 4 1 24 with no winners. Powerball numbers 13 21 29 40 50 Powerball 6 and a 20 million jackpot with 2x Play. Next Wednesday jackpot rises to 25 million. Little Lotto 10 16 28 31 32 and Hot Lotto 18 26 30 37 39 with Hot Ball 13.
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