Mayoral race in Cedar Rapids avoids gay rights issue
Both candidates Lee Clancey and J D Smith denounce gay rights as unsuitable for city politics while asserting similar views on social programs, crime vigilance, and economic development. Clancey touts economic development and low unemployment. Smith cites public administration credentials and crime investigation experience.
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Crank drug crisis prompts Iowa family to urge action
Waterloo couple Tim and Keely Swope lose son Travis to complications from meningitis linked to meth use. Doctors say crank contributed to his decline as he lost appetite and sleep. Gov Branstad backs a statewide push with lawmakers, law enforcement, and GASA to curb rising use in Iowa.
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Local election heats as candidates spar over trails and sewer priorities
Incumbent Don Thomas and challenger Larry Pernicka clash over management style and priorities with Pernicka accusing Thomas of neglecting sewer repairs in favor of trails. Thomas defends balanced city work plus $9.8 million in sewer improvements. Other races feature Bassett Munson Todd Hughes Evans Harper with voters set to choose five offices on November 7.
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Grand jury to hear more testimony in Marburger case
Linn County attorney has convened a grand jury to decide whether Marburger's stabbing of Ingham was justified. Marburger, uncharged after turning himself in, argues self defense as Ingham lay wounded near a bar. Rebha Ingham accuses Marburger of murder and questions delays in prosecutors' handling of the case. The jury is set to hear further testimony today.
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Mayoral Candidates to Take Questions on Channel 13
C R mayoral candidates will make opening statements and respond to media and public questions in a one hour program aired at 7 p.m. Friday on cable channel 13 and KCCK FM. Kirkwood Community College officials said listeners and viewers can call in with questions.
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Abuse allegations at suspect home in Linn County stabbing case
Police report Dana Marburger 29 faced assault with a dangerous weapon after a 911 call from 2380 Blakely Blvd SE. She was coaxed outside the residence and jailed on a $10,000 bond as a Linn County grand jury weighs whether Phillip Marburger justified the March 4 stabbing death of former prison buddy Mike Ingham.
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