Army brigadier general helps pull man from fiery interstate crash
Former Army brigadier general and another truck driver pulled a man from a blazing semi after a crash on I 80 near the Dubuque Street overpass. The victim, Gary Griffey, 39, died later at the University of Iowa Hospitals. Felderman recalled fear for his granddaughter but said they did the right thing.
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Budget talks inch forward as Iowa Legislature nears end
Des Moines reports the split legislature moved closer to a fiscal 2016 budget deal though no agreement exists yet. Leaders Kraig Paulsen and Mike Gronstal joined in private discussions while Gov Branstad urged progress and longer adjournment uncertainty lingered over school funding and Medicaid figures amid a 166 million gap.
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River Levels Update for Eastern Iowa Towns
Report shows Cedar River stations Waterloo Cedar Rapids Conesville recording levels with Cedar River at Waterloo 6.88 feet and Cedar Rapids 12 feet. Wapsipinicon River readings Independence 5.42 feet Anamosa 6.39 feet indicate overall falling levels while Coralville Pool rises above 683.69 feet.
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Iowa Lottery Draws May 22 Friday Results
Friday results show Pick 3 Midday 9 7 8 and Evening 2 1 3. Pick 4 Midday 5 0 7 1 and Evening 3 5 3 0. All or Nothing Midday 2 5 8 9 10 11.
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GOP alliance presses for detailed immigration plan in Iowa
The Iowa Alliance for Growth seeks a thoughtful, detailed immigration policy from presidential candidates. It urges focus on border security, H-1B guest workers, and a framework for 11.5 million illegal immigrants to come out of the shadows, highlighting Iowa's STEM workforce needs.
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The Gazette invites readers to report news tips using its specified lines in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Call the Cedar Rapids number 319 398 8254 or Iowa City 319 339 3155 or toll free 1 800 397 8212 to share information or leads.
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