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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2010
Page
5
May faced administrative leave with pay in 2009 and was fired in September after an Aug 26 arrest for first degree theft. She died Nov 1 of cardiac arrhythmia while the Linn County Attorney's Office dismissed the charge. An audit found $465,013 diverted to her personal account from 2003 to 2009 via change requests.
After a theft in August 2009 the Cedar Rapids district restructured accounting, added an internal auditor, and tightened duties to prevent future losses. Insurance will cover losses and the $11,500 state auditor fee. the district aims to recover a $10,000 deductible from Jamie May's estate. The levy rate may drop about 10 cents next year. May’s motive remains unknown. Betty Hutton says May never discussed the matter with family.
The FBI and DHS warn governors nationwide about letters mailed to state leaders linked to sovereign citizens. Iowa and Nevada heightened security with screening equipment. Several governors report receiving similar letters. officials stress no specific violence plans but caution police.
The Carl and Mary Koehler History Center expands hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and previews a summer exhibit on scouting. Attendance has risen about 20 percent from last year, aided by staff reductions and volunteer support after a 2006 closure.
The program will hang large triangular sticky traps in ash trees starting in May to catch adult beetles. About 340 traps will be deployed at 166 locations including parks, campgrounds, and sawmills across Iowa. State entomologist Robin Pruisner notes no larvae found so far.
The plan includes sentinel trees in high risk locations such as Linn County and other areas, with trapping as a component. No signs of infestations were found in Clayton County during initial surveys. The Homegrown blog on GazetteOnline.com was cited for further information.
Iowa State University Extension warns against insecticides for ash trees but surveillance may change if the emerald ash borer reaches Johnson counties. Sentinels with bark removed identify stressed trees as beetles arrive. removal of healthy trees not advised. Contact Cindy Hadish for comment.
Haitian officials including Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive argue border controls are needed to intercept contraband and collect fees after a six week open border to speed aid. At Malpasse customs a single agent processed a two mile convoy amid shortages of food and reconstruction supplies.
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