Tragedy prompts changes in smoke detectors after Cedar Rapids fire
Lauryl Ronnenberg survived a Cedar Rapids home fire that killed Steven Dust. Investigators blamed careless use of smoking materials. The Fire Department credited her cooperation with leading the international device maker Kiddo to modify smoke detectors and battery products.
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Meatless in Iowa profile shows vegetarianism in pork state
In Iowa a Grinnell College anthropologist explains the social pressure around vegetarianism in a state that slaughters 2.5 million hogs monthly. Brigittine French recalls animal ties and farm life as she pursues meatless living amid strong local attitudes.
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Iowa
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Iowa City
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Supreme Court ruling clears direct wine shipments to consumers
The court's decision lifts bans in 24 states, allowing direct shipments to customers. Iowa joins 14 states with no restrictions while 12 states maintain limited rules, enabling wineries like Somerset in Indianola to ship to customers in states such as Texas.
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Indianola
Civil war fears rise as violence widens in Iraq
In Baghdad and across Iraq insurgents target civilians at markets mosques and funerals amid fears foreign extremists aim to ignite civil war. Since April 28 at least 489 people have been killed and 50 body dumps reported as Shiite and Sunni communities brace for further clashes.
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Extremists Target Iraqi Civilians After Government Formed
Hundreds of Iraqis have been killed by insurgents since the new government was formed on April 28, highlighting ongoing violence and civilian harm across the country.
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Rice urges Arab neighbors to pressure Syria
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Syria's Arab neighbors to pressure Damascus to close its borders to foreign militants joining the Iraqi insurgency. She voiced optimism about Iraq's emerging multiethnic government and warned negotiations will be hard as a constitutional deadline nears.
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