Flooding Worsens as Iowa Rivers Rise After Heavy Rains
Nearly seven inches of rain drenched hard-hit Iowa regions two weeks after prior floods. Officials reported high water on roads and several highway closures, with 6.8 inches in northwest Adams County and 6.5 in Guthrie County. No statewide state aid requests yet, though Gov Culver sought a federal disaster declaration for 18 counties. Harrison County suffered extensive damage in the Missouri Valley.
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New Judge Sworn In at Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse
Senior 8th Circuit Appellate Judge David Hansen swears in new Magistrate Judge Jon Scoles at the Cedar Rapids federal courthouse. Scoles replaces John Jarvey who became a U.S. district judge earlier this year.
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Giuliani's Iowa campaign under scrutiny ahead of caucuses
Iowa Republicans question Rudy Giuliani's commitment with a weak organizing start and indecision about a major early push. Polls show Romney leading in Iowa while McCain and Giuliani trail. Campaign aides defend plans to build a full field operation as rivals flood Iowa with staff and turnout efforts.
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Caucus Almanac Washington Iowa Democratic hopefuls schedule
Former Sen John Edwards plans a 545 PM meeting at the Washington County Fair Building Washington Iowa. Sen Joe Biden begins a six day Iowa trip with dates across Eastern Iowa including 330 PM in Iowa City 700 PM in Clinton 10 30 AM Waterloo parade 1 PM house party Maquoketa 6 PM Cedar Falls 800 AM Vinton breakfast.
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Gingrich mulls presidential bid amid crowded GOP field
Newt Gingrich says he will consider running if no clear leader emerges by fall as the GOP field remains fractured. He campaigns in Iowa and Des Moines, questions the current candidates on English as official language, immigration reform, health care and union secret ballots. He plans county workshops and the Ames straw poll but won’t actively seek support, with observers predicting he may ultimately skip the race.
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HIV charge and tax amnesty in Iowa news roundup
Sioux City resident Leslie Flaggs faces a felony charge of criminal transmission of HIV after admitting to unprotected sex. Iowa Gov. Culver signs a tax amnesty measure granting two months to pay delinquent taxes to regain potential $53 million for the state. Noah Helgeland, 5, of Rockford recovers from a lawn mower accident that severed half his foot, undergoing surgery at Mayo Clinic after hospital transfer.
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Man Accused of Assault Impersonating Officer in Des Moines
Elijah Dennis, 43, of Des Moines, was charged with assault and impersonating a peace officer after police say he confronted his son's gym teacher claiming to be a corrections officer. Dennis allegedly cornered the teacher during the incident.
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Iowa Michigan Air Force cadets rescued on Pikes Peak
Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets from Iowa and Michigan were found stranded in waist deep snow on Pikes Peak after a 911 call at 5 30 p.m. Officials said they were cold and wet, wearing light clothing. They were located around 8 a.m. Wednesday and taken for medical care.
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