Iowa Senate reverses abortion funding scope
The Senate reversed a six week extension of federal funding for abortions to rape or incest victims, limiting support to cases where the mother's life is at risk. Separately, Cedar Rapids area firms announce layoffs affecting over 130 workers by month end. A new trial request is filed in a Cedar Rapids murder case. Mount Vernon reaches terms on potential sewage sludge contamination dispute.
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Death Is One Time When You Should Rise To The Occasion
A terse quotation reflects on death as a moment to seize the moment and meet life's demand with courage and resolve. The line emphasizes character under pressure and the call to act decisively in adversity.
Gilbert hurricanes to Mexico with 175 mph winds
Hurricane Gilbert roared toward the Yucatan Peninsula with 175 mph winds after battering the Dominican Republic Jamaica and Cayman Islands. At least five dead in the Dominican Republic and unconfirmed reports of deaths in Jamaica.
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Iowa corn harvest shows small ears but good quality
Reports from Eastern Iowa indicate ears and kernels are small yet of good quality as harvest begins. State yields are uncertain with 811 million bushels forecast and 78 bushels per acre, the lowest since mid 1960s, while soybean production is pegged at 228 million bushels. Farmers in Kossuth County praise potential yields, while test weights vary and prices reflect lighter weight.
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Coralville Lake water level plan meets opposition
The Corps of Engineers proposes raising Coralville Lake by six feet, drawing objections from Johnson County supervisors and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The plan would set summer pool at 686 feet and fall level at 689 feet, potentially flooding county roads the higher water would reach. The corps offers to take over affected roads, with summer recreation season defined between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Cedar Rapids area school board unofficial election results
Unofficial results list Cedar Rapids metropolitan area school board races by seat. Incumbents marked with asterisk and candidates appear for At Large, District 2 and 3, College Community At Large, Linn-Mar At Large elect 2, Marion Independent At Large 2 Year Term, and other districts.
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Greg Hapgood
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Peruvian King Tut tomb found yields vast gold cache
Archaeologists reveal the 1,500-year-old Mochica tomb of a royal warrior priest in northern Peru. The site contains a gold crown, mask, knife, two giant gold and silver peanut necklaces, bells, a two pound shield, and over a thousand pottery vessels.
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