District judge drops orders to release pregnancy records
A Storm Lake judge vacated court orders that would have required Planned Parenthood to provide medical records of patients who tested positive for pregnancy over nine months. Investigators sought the files to aid the May case of a newborn boy found at a recycling center. Planned Parenthood officials praised the decision as protecting patient privacy. Buena Vista County Attorney Havens had urged lifting the orders to avoid endless litigation.
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Bodies from rail car could be buried in Iowa
The Mexican consul and Iowa Governor discussed the possible burial in Iowa of unidentified bodies from the Denison rail car tragedy. Authorities work on identification while families travel to Des Moines and Omaha. A full criminal probe into the smugglers is led by the U S Attorney's Office in Houston.
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Top Prairie Meadows horse owners sit on board
ALTOONA AP The two leading money winners among owners at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino this year are board members. Jim Rasmussen chairman of the Racing Association of Central Iowa had 694091 in winnings. Maggs Moss board member had 666432 in earnings plus 83384 from partnerships. Moss says expenses remain in Polk County. Rasmussen defends his dual role. The track is owned by Polk County but operated by the non profit racing association.
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Wisconsin man sentenced to 10 years in kidnapping case
Michael Allen Littlefield, 20, of St. Croix Falls Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to third degree kidnapping for forcing Chris Witter from his Mason City home at gunpoint. He received 10 years imprisonment and a $1000 fine. Co-defendants Rogney and Mayo also faced similar sentences. Evidence included weapons, drugs, and Ecstasy seized during the investigation.
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