Judge dismisses ethics complaint against AG Office employee
The House Ethics Committee dismissed allegations that Corwin Ritchie, executive director of the Iowa County Attorneys Association and an employee of the Attorney General's Office, lobbied lawmakers for a bill. Retired Judge Albert Habhab said no evidence showed he was paid to influence legislation or that lobbying was part of his official duties.
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Jail administrator Reed placed on paid leave amid harassment claims
Sheriff cites flirtations with him by Reed and favoritism toward certain employees, plus personal disclosures at work and high staff turnover. He seeks court permission to fire Reed but fears retaliation due to a pending lawsuit. Reed remains on paid administrative leave with full benefits. Reed’s attorney declined to comment.
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Jury finds York guilty in death of infant Rylie
Edmondson says the jury reached a sound verdict and York is guilty beyond doubt. York faced first degree murder which would have carried life without parole but was convicted of manslaughter for shaking infant Rylie on the night of Aug 26, 2003. Rylie died in Iowa City after being rushed to University Hospitals. York claimed medical problems or fussiness caused the death and denied confessing.
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School officials seek fill after resignation of top administrator
The district will fill the post vacated by Jim Thornton when he retires June 30. Brotzman denies allegations of misconduct after University of Missouri police reports say he followed and touched a student in a library restroom. a one year trespass warning was issued with no charges filed.
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Officers cite 58 drivers for speeding on I 380 stretch
Law officers from Cedar Rapids Police Johnson County Sheriff's Office and Iowa State Patrol issued more than 58 speeding citations in a joint operation Monday on Interstate 380 from the Eastern Iowa Airport interchange to the North Liberty exit.
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The Log From The Gazette Easter Iowa Public Safety
The Log gathers public safety agency and county attorney office updates from Easter Iowa. It compiles incident summaries court actions and related notices for public consumption.
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Assault charges in Linn County two residents face charges
Robin A. Diers 31 of 842 Fourth Ave Marion and Patrice M. Howard 33 of 1039 Third Ave SE were charged with assault causing bodily injury after incidents at their residence. Diers allegedly pushed his wife Teresa Diers causing a knee cut while Howard allegedly scratched Marcus Deal during a Wednesday dispute at the same address.
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Iowa City Woman Charged With OWI After Early Morning Stop
Jennifer Farnsworth, 26, of 2902 Friendship Street Iowa City, faces an operating while intoxicated charge after a 2:33 a.m. Thursday stop at the intersection of Washington and Johnson Streets in Iowa City Johnson County.
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