Linn candidates survive ballot challenges in Linn County
The Gazette reports Linn County panels overruled objections to Democrat Lyle Hanson for auditor and Bill Elam for sheriff, allowing their names on the June 3 primary ballot. Linda Langston faced signature concerns but was also cleared. panels noted enough valid signatures and proper notarization.
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Denton
Palo farmer runs for Linn County supervisor District 5
Tom Watson a 59 year old farmer and Vietnam veteran from Palo seeks Linn County supervisor District 5 seat facing Dave Machacek in the June 3 primary. Watson cites leadership issues and salary concerns for supervisors while noting his 30 years in contracting and veteran organizations. He has three daughters and is active in veterans groups.
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Larry Wear
Center Point
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Cedar Rapids
Walker
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Board of Supervisors
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Belt
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Regents sue former US radiologist over non compete
The state Board of Regents filed suit in Johnson County District Court against Theodore S. Donta alleging he violated a non compete by taking a job with Radiology Consultants of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. Donta, who began at University Hospitals at the University of Iowa in 2006 and re signed in 2007, faces a two year restriction within the college defined community and 50 mile radius after termination.
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Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced in Federal Marijuana Case
Ronald Coleman, 31, of Cedar Rapids, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute more than 1200 pounds of marijuana. The sentence includes an $200 special assessment and eight years of supervised release. Coleman pleaded guilty to distributing over 550 kilograms of marijuana and laundering drug money, with marijuana moved from Arizona to Cedar Rapids for re packing and sale. He remains in custody pending transport to a federal prison.
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