Plea hearing set for Galen Ludvicek in 2002 homicide case
A plea hearing is scheduled for 11 30 a m today for Galen Ludvicek 47 of Swisher in a 2002 vehicular homicide case that killed Teresa Osburn 35 of Cedar Rapids. Osburn's unborn son was saved after doctors intervened. Ludvicek faced a trial in January but a mistrial was declared when the jury could not reach a verdict. No plea details have been released.
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Mount Mercy reports higher fall enrollment
Mount Mercy College's fall enrollment rose to 1,490, showing a decade of growth. President Robert Pearce credited the stronger intake despite a flat regional high school graduate pool and the replacement of a large graduating class.
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Marion Allows Bowhunting for Deer in City
Marion will permit bow and arrow deer hunting from October 1 to January 10. Applications are at the Police Station 3911 Katz Dr. with approval hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Hunters must show a state hunting license, a state ID or driver license, and landowner permission. Equipment may be inspected and shooting proficiency demonstrated.
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Fall death of IU student tied to high blood alcohol
University of Iowa student Joseph Domke 20 died after a fall from a second floor apartment balcony in downtown Iowa City. Investigators report a blood alcohol level of 0.25, over three times the legal limit, with underage drinking noted. Two others on the balcony were also underaged. Police continue the investigation. arrests possible.
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Johnson County
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World’s first magnetic lung surgery at UI
Doctors at University Hospitals Iowa City led by Geoffrey McLennan performed the world’s first lung procedure using a magnetic system co invented by UI professor Matthew Howard III. The technique guides magnetized catheters to biopsy lung nodules with potentially safer, more accurate sampling for cancer diagnosis.
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Wade Wagner Seeks City Council Return With Focus on Growth
Wade Wagner former KGAN-TV reporter and current parks commissioner seeks an at large city council seat. He emphasizes economic development cultural attractions and quality of life while urging careful governance and open communication. He notes ongoing Cedar Bend projects and opposes deer hunts as barbaric.
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Lest We Forget campaign ties war memory to Iowa veterans
In an Iowa interview, Bob Krause of Fairfield promotes the Lest We Forget campaign to honor soldiers in the war on terrorism. He notes 1 899 Iowa Reservists and National Guard members serve, compares casualties to past wars, and reflects on public detachment from military service.
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