Meth byproduct dumps rise with sunny days in Eastern Iowa
Cedar Rapids and Johnson County law enforcement report more methamphetamine byproduct dumps as warm weather returns. Sheltering teams clean sites in rural areas while officials warn the public not to touch suspicious items and to call authorities.
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Student suspended after gun talk spread in Central City
A Central City high school student was suspended after a parent reported a gun threat talk. Deputies patrolled the campus on March 23 but no weapon was found. School officials, the student, and parents will be counseled as the situation is reviewed.
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County Board Rejects Permit for Chicken Confinement Facility
Winneshiek County Supervisors unanimously recommend denying Cottonballs LLCs permit for four barns to house 200000 chickens every six weeks near Castalia in Frankville Township. Master matrix score 385 vs 440 required. DNR to decide. Hearing set for another 250000 chickens in Bloomfield Township. Rubashkin also leads Agriprocessors in Postville.
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Man sought after Orchard Hill student assault near Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls police search for a white male, 17 to 19, 5 feet 6 inches, 170 pounds. He assaulted a third grader walking home from Orchard Hill Elementary about 2:30 PM Wednesday, grabbed her from behind, and released after she bit his finger. He fled in a newer black pickup with open bed.
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Two murder charges filed in Muscatine shootings
Luis A Rodriguez 39 of Miami faces two counts of first degree murder along with stalking and interference with official acts in the February 23 Muscatine killings of Maria Rivera 44 and Julio Sarol-Cepero 41. He remains jailed on a 3 million bond awaiting arraignment after a chase and standoff at an elementary school. Investigators say Rivera and Rodriguez had a prior relationship.
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Hearing set for April 20 on Winneshiek budget appeal
DECORAH The Department of Management will hold a hearing at 1 p.m. April 20 in the Winneshiek County Courthouse large courtroom to review the Winneshiek County budget appeal. Citizens challenged the funding change that shifts sheriff's deputies funding, lowering rural property taxes and raising city taxes.
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Winneshiek Rejects Lease on Ex Wal-Mart Building
Winneshiek County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to reject leasing the former Wal-Mart building at Centrum Plaza. The county declined the option after Decorah City Council, in a March 7 vote, turned down its own lease option. The building had been offered to Decorah for $1 per year as of January 28, marking the one year anniversary.
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Officials seek ID for Mississippi River body found near marina
An autopsy was set for Monday to identify a body recovered Sunday near the Rock Creek Marina boat dock in Mississippi. A Clinton County sheriff's deputy suggested the remains may belong to a missing Bettendorf man, based on preliminary information.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results Drawn for April 4
The Iowa 100000 Cash Game number 1510 17 30 and Pick 3 midday 0 5 8 and evening 7 5 3. Pick 4 midday 8 2 4 4 and evening 8 0 5 3. Illinois Little Lotto numbers 6 10 12 19 20 and 6 01 48 jackpot at 31 million dollars.
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