ISU and 3M launch amorphous solar center in joint venture
Iowa State University and 3M form a Center for Amorphous Semiconductors to share research on affordable amorphous silicon solar tech. Based at 3M in St. Paul and ISU, the program aims to reduce costs and advance practical solar power with a three year budget of 17.3 million dollars, Iowa funding 1.3 million and shared scientist rights. Governor Branstad and ISU President Eaton voiced cautious optimism about a long term payoff.
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Knox murder trial opens amid defense claims of no solid evidence
In Linn District Court, John Knox Jr. faces first degree murder and first degree sexual abuse charges for Elise Gillam's June 3 1987 death in Marshalltown. Defense attorney Stephen Terrill argued the case lacks eyewitness proof and questioned forensic hair evidence while noting Knox was the only Black neighbor on the block. Prosecution, led by Harold Young, outlined hair chain and knife evidence, including a neighbor’s remark attributing the attack to the defendant and bloodstain details from the scene.
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Iowa lawmakers drop suit over Branstad veto of ADC funds
Des Moines Gazette reports Legislative leaders Jochum and Welsh dismissed their suit in Polk County District Court. They say the action shows they won as Gov Branstad agreed not to threaten an ongoing feud over vetoed human services provisions including a 6.5 percent ADC increase.
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Jochum
Branstad
Robert Allbee
Bratstad
Bran
Iowa governors item veto suit ends without trial
A suit over governor Branstad's line item vetoes and budget allocations was dropped after a 1988 deal restored some funding. Legislators said continuing the suit would not yield more money, and parties noted no clear vehicle for judicial clarification of veto power. Fees and costs remained unsettled.
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Allbee
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