Maryland charges target Muhammad with six counts and death penalty
Authorities said they would charge each suspect with six counts of first degree murder and seek the death penalty against John Allen Muhammad. A Democratic Central Committee member objects to the timing of the decision by Linn County Supervisor Chairman Lumir Dostal, who is up for re election. With break out games against Kansas City and Oakland, former Iowa City High and University of Iowa star Tim Dwight has quieted critics who carped he wasn't worth the five-year, 15 million deal he received from the San Diego Chargers.
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Tomorrow Teach Kids About Halloween Safety Game
Tomorrow event teaches children Halloween safety through a trick-or-treat hide-and-seek game. Organizers emphasize supervision, reflective costumes, and staying visible while collecting treats and navigating streets. Local families encouraged to participate and share tips.
Vision Legals and Classifieds Ledger Summary
Classified listings and legal notices appear across sections including Finance and People names. The page groups notices for courts seeks claims and public affairs with financial and estate data. Names, dates, and places are present alongside brief product and service prompts.
Wellstone dies in Minnesota plane crash
Sen. Paul Wellstone, 58, his wife Sheila, daughter Marcia, three campaign staffers, and two pilots were killed when a twin engine King Air crashed in freezing rain near Eveleth Virginia Municipal Airport in northern Minnesota. The crash occurred 11 days before the election, triggering memorials as the NTSB sent a nine member team to investigate.
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Leach loans campaign 110000 amid fundraising gap
Rep. Jim Leach, facing weaker fundraising against challenger Jailie Thomas, loaned his campaign 110000 in October while Thomas raised 118822 October 1 16 as the final pre election reporting period nears. Leach also loaned 50000 and later 60000 in separate filings and reported 7000 in independent contributions. Thomas has loaned 205000 to her campaign and benefited from fundraisers. Leach, elected in 1976, limits donations to 1000 per individual and does not accept PAC or out of state donor money.
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Iowa
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Native-born versus India-born? Iowa race sparks email attack
Republican Karen Balderston questions Democratic opponent Swati Dandekar's allegiance and ability to represent Iowa in a Sept. 29 email. The Gazette notes ethics panel reviewing a complaint alleging schools helped Dandekar, with Balderston stating pride in native-born leadership and referencing the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Russian Hostages Freed After Moscow Theater Raid
Special forces stormed the Moscow theater before sunrise, freeing hundreds of hostages after a three day standoff with Chechen rebels. Officials reported many dead and injured, with the operation underway as captives were being executed.
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Nelson waives jury trial in richard nelson murder case
Phyllis Nelson of Iowa City waives jury trial and will be tried by judge Thomas Horan in Cedar Rapids on a first degree murder charge in the Dec 12 stabbing death of her husband Richard Nelson executive dean at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The couple were divorcing. Nelson cites pretrial publicity as a factor in choosing a bench trial.
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