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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 2010

Page

9

Deaths of Eric Brown Enola Harberts Enola Jacobs

Notices honor Eric Ray Brown 22 of Summerville died April 3 2010 with services in Cedar Rapids and family tributes. Enola Glenda Harberts Enola Jacobs memorials note a life of faith with services in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, reflecting a large extended family. Both items list birth dates and survivor details.

Eric Ray Brown Lil’e Summerville 8.C Grandview Wabash St Cedar Rapids Eric Charleston S.C John William Brown Lisa Sanderson Iowa Summerville High School Jamesadual.com Enola Glenda Harberts Martin Center Cedar Falls Forever Pen High

Prosser Leaves Cedar Rapids City Manager Post After Flood Crisis

Former Cedar Rapids city manager Prosser concluded his duties amid a surge of government changes and economic pressures. He cited the transition from commission to city manager governance and a catastrophic flood as major stressors, while noting Cedar Rapids property values rose 5.7 percent since January 1, 2007. He thanked council, staff, and residents for their support and highlighted organizational reform, improved services, public participation, planning, and flood recovery as key accomplishments.

Prosser Cedar Rapidians

Divided council accepts Cedar Rapids city manager resignation

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett and a divided City Council approved a separation agreement with City Manager Jim Prosser by a 6-2 vote. Prosser will receive one year of salary in a lump sum and up to a year of health insurance. The council plans to search for a replacement, with Finance Director Casey Drew stepping in temporarily.

Rick Smith Gazette Cedar Rapids Ron Corbett Jim Prosser Prosser Corbett Chuck Swore Swore Monica Vernon Don Karr Casey Drew Gulick Conni Huber Huber

Prosser Reach Seven Point Separation Plan Details

The Cedar Rapids council approved Jim Prosser's separation terms. Resignation effective April 13 with a $165,000 severance paid within seven days. He may stay on city health insurance for up to one year if not immediately employed elsewhere. Both sides release each other from claims, agree not to disparage, and waive future liability. The city defends him for actions in scope of his job, and earned benefits remain intact.

Jim Prosser Prosser

Downtown property values dip in core despite renovation

City officials report core downtown valuations fall four to five million as renovations offset boosts. Industrial property rises 7.4 percent helped by ADM ethanol plant, while commercial property remains nearly flat at 0.1 percent. Residential values rise 4.3 percent with 1.4 percent from new construction.

Prosser Archer Daniels Midland Co Labus

Becker Case Highlights Family Pain and Schizophrenia Link

In Butler County Iowa prosecutors seek to deny a new trial for Mark Becker 24 who killed Thomas after a May tornado and suffered paranoid schizophrenia. His mother Joan recounts decades of treatment attempts nine facilities and wave after wave of fear as the system she says failed. The Gazette tracks sentencing and live blog coverage starting at 10 am with Claire Kellett interview footage online.

Thomas Aplington-Parkersburg Becker Mark Becker Parkersburg Sheriff's Deputies Joan Dave Becker Joan Becker Mark Butler County District Court the Gazette Trish Mehaffey GazetteOnline.com Kerg Claire Kellett Kerg.com Beckers

Father of victim speaks on killer's illness and justice

Joan Becker describes her son Mark’s paranoid schizophrenia and his four med combinations in jail. She recalls a July 23 psychiatrist visit was slated. June 24, 2009, Mark killed Thomas. Becker says the family seeks a contained setting and mental health support, while emphasizing justice for Ed Thomas and a community move forward.

Mark Thomas Joan Becker Thomases

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