Offenders get younger at Linn County detention center
The Gazette reports Linn County Juvenile Detention Center records show a declining average age of offenders. In fiscal 1982 the 425 admissions averaged 16 and by fiscal 2003 the 853 admissions averaged 15.16 years. The trend toward younger detainees continues in early fiscal 2004.
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Christoph Trappe
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Leila Navidi
the Gazette
Peg Panghorn
Youthful crime in Linn and Johnson counties rises with detention growth
Gazette investigation reveals 350 youths booked in fiscal year with an average age of 15.32 and seven one-year-olds. Cedar Rapids officials note expanded detention space since September 1959 shifted numbers, as earlier releases occurred due to crowding.
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Tailgate plan could reshape University of Iowa Olive Court
Iowa City businessman Doug Moore seeks to buy the Neuzil property south of Olive Court for 32 million and lease tailgate spots at 10 to 120 square feet, with spaces up to 20 000 for 10 years. Moore aims to preserve green space and the tailgating tradition for Hawkeye fans.
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Iowa City
Neuzil
Iowa
University Heights
Olive Court
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Jamie
Hawkeye
Dice game finds fans among E Iowa women
By Carly Weber, the dice game movement draws interest among eastern Iowa women as a social pastime. The article notes growing participation, a mix of casual play and organized sessions, and mentions clubs or groups forming around the game.
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World Bunco tips and club creation guide
The World Bunts Association shares rules and tips on starting a Bunco club. Lori Roit of Cedar Rapids notes rising popularity and lifelong ties, with her mother Marge Haddy having Bunco roots in the 1930s. Rott began playing just over three years ago, often via work or social circles.
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Lori Roit
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids faces job cuts in city reorganization plan
City Manager Jim Prosser prepares a forthcoming reorganization that could eliminate up to 70 city positions. He warned council members that the process is disruptive but necessary, with more than 20 department directors potentially not remaining after the June final chart. To balance the budget, the council and Prosser plan a $1.95 million cut via CHY.
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Rick Smith
Gazete
Cedar Rapids
Jim Prosser
Prosser
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