Senate leader sees window for same sex marriage in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers debate constitutional change while a court challenge to the same sex marriage ban awaits Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal says a window for legal same sex marriages could exist regardless of a proposed ban amendment. The Iowa Catholic Conference backs a constitutional amendment while petitions seek Hanson’s impeachment.
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Ficken Seeks Iowa House Seat From Independence
Retired teacher and coach Gene Ficken announces a bid for the Iowa Legislature from House 23 challenging Rep. Danny Rasmussen. He highlights education, keeping youth in Iowa with good jobs, and affordable health care while detailing a long career in Independence.
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Lotteries Draw Results and Jackpot Totals
Lottery results from Iowa Illinois Sunday and Saturday drawings show Pick 3 7 1 3 Pick 4 1 4 8 7 Powerball 1 31 38 40 53 Powerball 42, Jackpot 61.2 million with Power Play 2. No winner. next jackpot 71 million. Illinois Little Lotto 7 25 28 32 39 Saturday Hot Lotto 6 9 10 13 26 Hot Ball 16.
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Waterloo killings and Lisbon settlement outline regional notes
Waterloo police report two murder victims Anissa Schroeder and Ronald Scullark Jr died from single gunshot wounds after a Waterloo SUV crash. No arrests. Lisbon agrees to 27500 settlement with former administrator Sandie Deahl ending a civil rights complaint. Deahl resigns. health insurance and reference letters arranged. Anamosa considers gun salute ordinances for public events and cemeteries. Northeast Iowa Community College to host adult learning fair at Peosta campus with panel and prizes.
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Vinton man to be tried Feb. 4 in Pare traffic death
Mi chael R Hook 24 of Vinton faces vehicular homicide and operating while intoxicated charges for a Sept 7 crash on Covington Road near Palo that killed Matthew D Boyles 21 of Urbana. Hook pled not guilty and blood alcohol was 0.206. trial set for Feb. 4. he is free awaiting trial.
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