State allows separate trials for mom and two sons killings
At a suppression of evidence hearing for Bruce Farris and Michael Rohn in the November 1982 murders of Jacalyn May and her two children, the state indicated it does not object to separate trials with one trial possibly set for April 25. Judges will rule next week on the suppression issues after testimony from detectives and witnesses. A jail shakedown yielded nunchakus and metal pieces found in another cubicle, not Farris's.
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Nancy Stevens
Jazette
Bruce Farris
Michael Rohn
Farris
Jacalyn May
Jane Spande
J.D. Hansel
Hansel
Doug Fuller
Rohn
Spande
Linn County
Darold Smith
Burglar Steals TV Stereo From Paula Bruner Home
Nearly $700 in property was reported stolen during a two hour window Thursday morning from Paula Bruner’s residence at 1710 O Ave NW. Bruner left at 9 30 and returned to find the home burglarized after entry through a cut screen and unlocked window. A television stereo and two clock radios were among the stolen items.
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Paula Bruner
O Ave
Bruner
Burglary leads to arrest and theft reports across town
Thieves stole several silver items and jewelry from the Chipokas residence on Tomahawk Trail SE. Police say entry occurred between 5 30 and 10 p m via a garage key. Ronald J. Knop was later arrested in downtown for burglary tools drug possession and child assault charges. Amana director elections are set for Saturday with stock ownership and village residency required to vote.
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James L Chipokas
Tomahawk Trail
Chipokas
Ronald J. Knop
First Ave
May's Island
Knop
Linn County
Department of Correctional Services
Linn District
Assault charge filed after alleged wine bottle attack
Kenneth Oliver 40 of 923 Eighth St SE was arrested on an assault with intent charge after he allegedly hit Renee Smith 22 in the face with a wine bottle at 801 Eighth Ave SE and then punched her. Smith was treated and released from Mercy Hospital for facial injuries. A police report states she was struck with the bottle and then beaten with fists.
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Department of Social Services
Kelly
Kenneth Oliver
Eighth St. SE
Renee Smith
Mercy Hospital
Smith
Oliver
Eighth Ave. SE
Two Mowers Stolen From Katherine Murphy Residence
Police report lists two lawn mowers valued at 340 dollars stolen from an unlocked garage at 2132 Grande Ave SE. Theft occurred late Monday or early Tuesday at the Katherine Murphy residence.
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Katherine Murphy
Grande Ave. SE
Linn Mar approves higher student fees for 83-84 year
The Linn Mar school board voted to raise student fees for next year with kindergarten to eighth grade at 12 dollars and ninth to twelfth at 14 dollars. A new one dollar per sport towel rental fee will offset towel losses, while PE towels remain covered. A five dollar deposit on school materials applies to high school students and is refunded on return. Eldon Wohlleben opposed the fees, citing tax support. In 1893 film star Mary Pickford was born.
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Linn Mar
Eldon Wohlleben
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Rock Island
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