Marin trial testimony on murder case and mental health defense
In Linn County District Court prosecutors sought a court ordered July evaluation of Marin. Neuropsychologist Heilbronner testified Marin lacked specific intent to kill and displayed unusual thoughts. Defense focused on Marin’s pre killer mental state and medication effects, detailing crisis thoughts among youths on antidepressants.
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Marin
Linn County
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Heilbronner
Edmondson
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David Omelik
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Robert Sosalla
Kyle Marin
Cedar Rapids
Mental state defenses emerge as Marin trial heads to closing arguments
Dr. Henry Conroe testified Marin described increasing Zoloft and Baspar dosages before the killings and said intoxication impaired emotion and impulse control. Prosecutors noted Marin resisted killing himself, while others said he understood actions’ consequences. If convicted, Marin faces life without parole.
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Evanston
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Conroe
Edmondson
St. Luke’s Hospital
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Burns
Gunter
Regents support arming campus officers at UI ISU UNI
Regents and university leaders backed arming campus police with firearms at the UI ISU and UNI. The policy requires certified officers to carry rifles, annual training, threat assessment, emergency communication systems, and annual malt itie reviews, with officers meeting state standards and semiannual qualifications.
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Ee Ity
Vove
ISO
UNI
Iowa caucus fatigue grows as campaigns flood the state
Iowa voters show mixed reactions after a year of campaign stumping and heavy media coverage. Budak and others express fatigue while officials note ongoing enthusiasm and large turnouts at events. Some say they have already decided, others tire of constant outreach as candidates press their bid ahead of January 3.
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Kim Budak
Norway
Iowa
Alexis
Budak
Bush
Bruce Gronbeck
Debbie Kimm
Benton County
Redlawik
Dominique Deery
Brian Flaherty
Johnson County
Democratic Party
Redlawsk
Tom Reynolds
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Breast milk sale ad prompts Iowan inquiry and milk bank notes
A Gazette ad offering breast milk for sale drew debate over legality in Iowa. Experts warned improperly handled milk can sicken infants while the state has no clear law against selling it. The Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa pasteurizes donations and charges processing fees, with donors unpaid, and the bank serves critically ill babies nationwide.
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Heller
Gazette
Don McCormick
Jean Drulis
Mother’s Milk Bank of
Iowa
Drulis
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