Washington staffers seek reason for Nau transfer
Ninety seven Washington High School staff members sign a petition asking why principal Don Nau will be reassigned next year. The group demands an explanation from district officials as Ralph Plagman is named to Washington’s post while Nau moves to curriculum coordination.
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Love appeals murder conviction to federal court
Roland Krekeler Garzatia court reporter Willie B. Love seeks a new trial in the shooting death of Ernest Gibson. In a Linn County case, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld Love’s conviction for murder and attempted murder, while a minority criticized prosecutorial conduct. Love, imprisoned 25 years in Minnesota, files a federal habeas petition in Cedar Rapids alleging prosecutorial misconduct and flawed handling of favorable evidence and malice.
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Judge dismisses part of Muscatine life insurance suit
A district court judge dismissed the wrongful death portion of a suit over a life policy on Cynthia Walker. The case involved Bryan Barrett and Federal Kemper Life Assurance withWalker parents Arthur and Martha Walker seeking over 900000. The double homicide death occurred Feb 23 1979 near Muscatine with no arrests.
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Iowa House mulls flexible rental inspections bill
A bill in the Iowa House could let cities trigger rental unit inspections anytime upon receipt of complaints and allow optional regular programs. Cedar Rapids currently inspects every five years with extra checks for complaints. Public safety chief Floyd Bergen notes a housing services department and a new housing director may be named next week. The bill’s local impact depends on future Legislature action and city council decisions.
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Opposition at IPS rate hearing in Waterloo
About 250 people attended an Iowa Commerce Commission hearing in Waterloo where Iowa Public Service Co proposed a 19.5 percent electric rate increase. Speakers argued the utility posted high profits last year and challenged the need to fund a new Ottumwa generating plant.
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