Inmate testifies Keyes admitted arson in double murder case
Jail inmate Johnny Young Sr. testified that Stephen Keyes admitted setting the fire at 811 County Home Rd near Springville on December 26 to collect $30,000 renter’s insurance. The fire killed Sandra Keyes and son Joshua. daughter and two others escaped. Trial began September 22 and moved to Clarke County.
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Violent Teen Crime Drops for Second Year in a Row
Attorney General Janet Reno announced a 9.2 percent drop in teen violent arrests for 1995 and 1996, calling the trend real. FBI data show murder arrests down 10.7 percent in 1996, while officials warn not to declare victory and cite ongoing youth violence concerns. Local prosecutors report rising juvenile case filings in Linn County.
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Cedar Rapids seeks city bowhunters amid deer hunt plan
About 35 people attended an orientation for a special deer hunt in Cedar Rapids city limits. First licenses will be issued at 7 p.m. Thursday in the City Hall armory, with up to 300 licenses for eligible applicants who complete bowhunter education and a proficiency test. The state archery season opened Wednesday. For details call Conservation Officer Aric Sloterdyk at 350-2863.
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Clinton seeks tighter import rules for fruits and vegetables
President Clinton urged Congress to require imported produce meet U S safety standards and expand the FDA international inspection force in 1999. He proposed voluntary sanitation standards with the health department, while opposing risks to trade flexibility and fast-track authority.
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Mystery author identity to be announced in Clayton Center
Retired UCLA professor Eldon Knuth, Luana High School grad, will reveal Jurn Jakob Swehn's true identity at a Clayton County open house. The event at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center, runs 1 to 5 pm with a program at 2 pm, confirming the German best seller's author roots in Iowa.
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Postville
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United States
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Clayton
Cedar Rapids council challengers seek voluntary spending cap
Two challengers for Cedar Rapids City Council urge voluntary campaign spending limits for 1997, proposing caps of 7500 dollars and individual donor caps of 300 dollars. They cite past costs and aim to keep office accessible, while current officials note they will spend less than prior races. Local races include safety commissioner and mayoral campaigns with varying budgets.
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Nancy
Banks along Big Paint Creek to be spruced up
A portion of Big Paint Creek running through land donated by an Allamakee couple will receive improvements. Details in Outdoor, 6C.
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Martha Stewart entertains questions on yogurt cheese spread
The article notes Martha Stewart answering questions about a low fat cheese spread made from yogurt, comparing it to cream cheese. It mentions Accent, 4B, and signals a sidebar. Friends and family of Frances Bloomfield say farewell in a separate brief on 2B.
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Bridges author divorces in Texas amid custody rumors
The former Iowa author of Bridges of Madison County, Hurley Bassett Jr., and his wife have divorced in Texas. Reports say he now lives with his ranch landscaper. Readers are urged to see details on page 1B.
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