Traveling comic linked to Iowa City rape DNA matches two cases
Investigators tie Vincent Champ to campus rapes as DNA matches two Omaha and Davenport assaults. He performed in Fort Dodge and Decorah around the dates cited while Iowa City attack victim described her assailant. Authorities consider a serial rape pattern with FBI Des Moines conference planned to share notes.
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Iowa rest stop vending battle targets publication racks
A federal court in Sioux City allowed Solo RFC racks for singles magazines to be placed near restrooms and snack machines at 42 interstate rest stops in Iowa. The case pits publisher Harlan Jacobsen against the Iowa DOT over location rules for newspaper vending at rest areas, with the judge granting a temporary injunction and both sides seeking a broader ruling from the 8th Circuit.
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Upper Midwest
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Washburn parents blame drugs in son's death
Noel and Dawn Washburn say drugs influenced Ryan Washburn's erratic behavior before the Cedar Rapids bank robbery and shooting. They found a $1,300 wire transfer receipt in his wallet, but police investigations remain unresolved.
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Death shocks Stormont seniors as classmate Matt Pickart dies
Stormont High School students mourn classmate Matt Pickart found dead in a burning car near Osborne Nature Center south of Elkader. Investigators say carbon monoxide poisoning caused his death. foul play is not suspected. Pickart, 18, involved in theatre, sports, and gifted programs, planned to attend the University of Northern Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending. Classes canceled Monday for the funeral.
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