US Air crash near Pittsburgh kills 131 on board
A USAir jet plunged nose first into a field near Pittsburgh killing all 131 aboard. The crash, Pittsburgh’s deadliest in seven years, occurred seven miles from the airport after departing O'Hare with a stop in Pittsburgh en route to West Palm Beach. Eyewitnesses spoke of a blazing, carnage filled scene with no survivors reported.
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Hopewell Township
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The
Sandra Zuback
CNN
Fall fashion show draws 400 from all ages at Five Seasons
Two creditor classes were cited as attendees while a fashion event for all ages entertained about 400 people last night at the Five Seasons venue.
Indoor soccer complex eyed for northwest Hiawatha
F C Iowa soccer club aims to build an indoor facility in northwest Hiawatha with potential annual economic impact of 5 to 6 million dollars. Land deals totaled 321000 with 41 acres bought and 85600 for an 8.5 acre parcel. Investors plan a concession stand store club offices three outdoor fields and possible exhibit hall for antiques and events.
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Interstate 380
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Wilkerson
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Boyson Road
Presley Jacksons Make Live MTV Awards Debut
The MTV Video Music Awards opened with Michael and Lisa Marie Presley Jackson making their first live TV appearance as a married couple. Details on page 9B.
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Lisa Marie Presley- Jackson
Kernels Heat Rockford 14-9 in Series Opener
The Cedar Rapids Kernels defeated Rockford 14-9 in game one of the championship series. Hitting sparked the win as the Kernels took early control and never relinquished the lead.
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Rockford
110 Kmart stores set for closing
The Associated Press reports 110 Kmart stores in 30 states will close, affecting 178 jobs. Closures idle 650 managers and 6,000 workers, with Coralville and Keokuk locations among those affected. Coralville closes Feb 12. Keokuk closes Jan 15. store employees may receive cash incentives to stay.
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Iowa Falls
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Creston
Mike McClary
Troy
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Kmart announces closure impact on Iowa stores
The retailer offers $1000 incentive to remaining staff as layoffs loom. Iowa store managers declined comment. At Iowa Falls a caller noted Wal-Mart nearby, while Coralville staff cited years of rumors and competition from Target and another Kmart in Iowa City.
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Coralville
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Fair trial difficult anywhere in girl's slaying
University of Iowa law professor David Baldus says media coverage and timing during a gubernatorial campaign complicate jury selection for the Anna Marie Emry murder case. Lary Lane Morgan, 33, faces first degree murder, kidnapping, and sexual abuse charges. trial set for Jan. 3. Morgan is jailed in Washington County under a 4 million bond.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
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Fort Madison
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