Two-seat plane crashes near North Liberty injuring pilot
A single engine experimental two seat plane crashed into a cornfield near Green Castle Aero Club west of North Liberty. The flight instructor died while the other pilot was seriously injured and taken to University Hospitals. Names withheld pending relatives notification. Witnesses reported the aircraft struggled to gain altitude after takeoff. Emergency crews transported both men from the wreckage. one died at the hospital. Weather was hazy with calm winds at the time of the 6:30 p.m. crash. The crash site lies about a mile northwest of Green Castle.
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Lyle Muller
Johnson County
North Liberty
Here
Cedar Rapids
University Hospitals
260Th Street
Greencastle Avenue
Robert Carpenter
Green Castle Aero Club
Green Castle
Takeover drive colors IES annual shareholders meeting
At the Collins Plaza Hotel the IES annual meeting focuses on a three way $1.1 billion merger with WPL Holdings and Interstate Power to form Interstate Energy Corp. MidAmerican Energy files as proxy holders creating possible double voting. CT Corp will tally the vote over up to two weeks.
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Ramsey
MidAmerican
C.T. Corp
Wilmington
Del
WPL Holdings
Interstate Power
Clinton says raids on Iraq are success
Washington confirms two days of cruise missile strikes achieved their objectives. U S warplanes patrol an expanded southern no fly zone while Iraqi forces challenge airspace with limited effect. Pentagon notes radar site hit. two MiG-29s retreated after US jets approached.
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Washington Post
Washington
U.S
Iraq
Clinton
Saddam Hussein
Pentagon
Christopher
Europe
United States
Saddam
Turkey
Ankara
Kurdistan
Branstad seeks funds to handle runaway youths
Gov. Terry Branstad announced plans to obtain state funding for dealing with troubled youths who run away or commit delinquency. A 10 percent surcharge on criminal fines and allowing counties to keep delinquent fines are proposed, with locally based decisions to address statewide diversity. Community forums showed parental and law enforcement frustration and Branstad urged funding to run runaway assessment and counseling centers for up to 48 hours.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Storm Lake
Congress
Iowa City funeral contrasts with officer gunfire death of Eric Shaw
Family and friends at the funeral for Eric Shaw reflect on an officer’s mistaken gunfire that killed the Iowa City sculptor. A local couple says their police incident earlier the week was similar. Also notes a theater board decision amid financial problems and a baseball result in Game 2 with the series to be decided tonight.
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Eric Shaw
Iowa City
The
Theater Company
Dole Campaign Targets Iowa Voters With Trade Tax Plan
Republican nominee Bob Dole courted Iowa voters with plans to expand trade and cut taxes, contrasting his economic program with the Clinton era. He emphasized agriculture ethanol exports and small business, saying he will be in Iowa frequently and partner Jack Kemp in visits. The tour noted NAFTA support and aimed at two income families amid a Midwest swing.
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Ankeny
Bob Dole
Dole
Clinton
Iowa
Casey’s General Stores
Jack Kemp
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