Police officer Jeff Gillaspie described as an all American leader
In Iowa City a shooting by officer Jeff Gillaspie left an unarmed man dead and the justice decision looms. Former classmates recall him as bright, outgoing and capable, a 1994 police academy grad elected class president. The Johnson County attorney will decide soon whether to press charges after the DCI finish its probe.
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Iowa City
Jeff Gillaspie
Said
Henry County
Gillaspie
Iowa
Pal
Eric Shaw
Johnson County
J. Patrick White
Division of Criminal Investigation
White
Camp Dodge
Fairfield
Jeff
Gene Shepard
ILEA
Dana Kellogg
Linn County Conservation
Chariton
Marion Council Approves Rezoning On Highway 100 Corridor
The Marion City Council unanimously approved rezoning along the Highway 100 corridor to enable a $130 million development by Terry Bjornsen. Public opposition gave way after eleventh hour private talks with Bjornsen addressing lighting fences and truck noise concerns near adjacent residences.
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Wille
Marion
Terry Bjornsen
Bjornsen
Boyd Potter
East Post Road
Potter
Grand Avenue
Long lines irk Linn County license offices
Cedar Rapids home builder Eric Marek visits Linn County Motor Vehicle Depart ment on three days hoping to avoid crowds as long lines persist. Officials warn waits may worsen with new license plates and discuss a number system and seating to ease the burden while exploring funding and models from other counties.
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March
Linn
Mike Stevenson
Stevenson
Hen of the Woods mushroom debate stirs readers
A Quasqueton expert and a Jesup colleague argue for hunting and eating the hen of the woods in Outdoor. The piece promises more details on page 60. A Missouri firm plans to hire about 30 for a new railcar coating shop on 12th Street SW, with details on page 5B.
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Quasqueton
Jesup
American Railcar Coatings of Missouri
12Th Street
Gore to Visit Farm Progress Show in Amanas Iowa
Vice President Al Gore plans a visit to the 1996 Farm Progress Show in the Amanas on Tuesday as part of Democratic campaign trips to Iowa. The campaign office offered no trip details, while arrangements are being finalized. The show is expected to draw thousands, with no Dole or Kemp attendance indicated.
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Jazette
al Gore
Amanas
Iowa
Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton-Gore
Des Moines
Gore
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Tom Harkin
Newton
City Calendar and Briefs Summary
Cityline 11B calendar listings and editorials populate the section with daily briefs. Farm and bridge notes appear alongside community calendar items and notices from city departments.
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Farm Bridge
Gasoline Prices Jump a Nickel at Metro Pumps
Gasoline prices rose a nickel at metro area stations prompting shoppers to adjust routines. Market observers note steady demand despite the uptick as stations and drivers respond to the latest pricing shift.
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Metro
Gas prices rise at Cedar Rapids Iowa City stations
Gasoline in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City jumped from 1.19 to 1.24 for unleaded and 1.29 to 1.34 for premium as crude oil prices climb amid Middle East tension. Officials caution it is too early to link pump prices to Iraq events. station owners decline to explain price changes.
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Cindy Hadish
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iraq
Tom Welch
Energy Information Administration
Washington, D.C
Middle East
Energy Administration
Clinton
Welch
Mideast
Dave Nordstrom
Nordstrom Oil
HandiMart
QuikTrip
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