Appeals court upholds HIV transmission conviction in Iowa
Gay rights groups urge repeal as the Iowa Court of Appeals upholds Nick Rhoades's 2009 conviction for criminal transmission of HIV. Rhoades did not inform his partner and used condoms at times. he remains a registered sex offender. Lambda Legal and One Iowa call for reform citing intent and public health concerns.
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Iowa
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Black Hawk County
Rhoades
Clarinda State Prison
Iowa Court of Appeals
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Lambda Legal
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Iowa Supreme Court
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One Iowa
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Outside groups in Iowa politics draw rebuke and praise
A January 2012 formation of the Spending Iowa chapter of Americans for Prosperity shows active outside spending influence after Citizens United. Local figures criticize the group’s tactics in Ames elections and Coralville finance issues while affirming limits on candidate coordination.
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Americans For Prosperity
U.S. Supreme Court
Citizens United
David
Charles Koch
Center For Responsive Politics
Lucas
Ames City
Johnson County
Iowa City
Coralville
Washington, D.C
Citizens For Responsible Growth
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Fire department adjusts to new Central Station in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids firefighters adapt to the new Central Fire Station on First Avenue. Three weeks in, crews aim to reach five minutes or less response times, with times improved from 5 minutes 19 seconds to 5 minutes 3 seconds. The west side station will open later this year, aiding future replies.
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Central
First Avenue Fire Department
Greg Buelow
Joel Miles
First Avenue
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Buelow
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