Iowa City man charged with assault after stabbing
Michael G. Lopatka, 21, of 505 E Burlington St., No. 15A, faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after a man was stabbed during a 1:20 a.m. fight near his residence. The victim was treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and is not believed to be life threatening. Lopatka posted a $2,000 bond and was released from Johnson County Jail.
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Early garbage collection begins today in Marion
Marion residents will see trash collected earlier under route changes starting today. Public Services Director Tom Newbanks says some homes previously served by 9 30 a m may now be collected up to two hours earlier. Yard waste curbside collection also starts for the season.
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Marion city meetings outline tax spending plan for local option tax
Marion residents can learn how a 1 percent local option sales tax would be spent at 7 p.m. each Monday in April at City Hall. The measure, voted down March 3, would raise about 3.25 million in year one and 19 million over five years for sewer work, Seventh Avenue redevelopment, road upgrades, trails, parks, and community projects. A May 5 vote is scheduled with meetings April 13, 20, 27 and an April 20 early-morning session at Mr Beans.
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Fire damages Gedar Rapids home. six cats still missing
Firefighters responded to a porch fire at 1651 29th St NE in Gedar Rapids Sunday. Scott Heck and Kris Leesekamp escaped with minor injuries while six of their 11 cats remain unaccounted for as Red Cross assists the tenants renting from Don and Rosemary Brown.
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Monmouth man dies in crash south of Wyoming Iowa
Drew D. Scott a 20 year old from Monmouth died early Sunday when he lost control of his vehicle along Highway 136 one mile south of Wyoming. His car left the road struck a utility pole and rolled coming to rest on its top according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office.
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Maquoketa Man Killed in Cascade Road Crash
Richard Garien 26 of Maquoketa died Sunday afternoon when the car he rode in left the Bellevue Cascade Road and rolled over. Driver Donald McLaughlin 27 was extricated and hospitalized in Dubuque. The collision occurred just before 5:30 p.m. and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation.
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Chiropractor faces Medicaid fraud trial in Cedar Rapids
U S District Court in Cedar Rapids opens today for Douglas Dvorak a 45 year old chiropractor charged with 22 counts of mail fraud 10 counts of aggravated identity theft and five counts of money laundering for submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims 2005 to 2007 and withdrawing proceeds.
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Marion council defers action on school use ordinance
Marion City Council postpones voting on a proposed ordinance that would make siting and building schools conditional uses. Linn‑Mar officials Katie Mulholland and Jim Green object to pre‑approval provisions and secrecy concerns. The hearing is continued to April 16 to allow more review.
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Contact Cedar Rapids flood residents for center experiences
Gazette reporter Steve Gravelle seeks flood affected Cedar Rapids residents to discuss experiences with the Community Recovery Center. Call (319) 398-5819 or email steve.gravelle gazcomm.com for interviews.
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