Feds charge 17 with gun crimes in Eastern Iowa
Federal prosecutors announced 17 men have been charged with gun crimes after joint efforts by the U S Attorney s Office in Cedar Rapids and local and state agencies. The defendants include residents of Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dubuque Chicago and other cities with Postel Vargason and Johnson still at large. Police and task forces emphasized tougher penalties for felon drug user or domestic abuser firearm possession and calls for tips on fugitives.
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U.S. Attorney’s
Iowa
U.S
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Jeff Sessions
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the Cedar
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Thomas Reinwart
FBI
Waterloo
Dave Mohlis
Thomas Jonker
Marion
James Hancox
Erwin Bell
Clinton
Gerraud Bruns
Dubuque
David Caldwell
Chicago
Daniel Henriksen
Elgin
Albert Gunnard Linne
London
Troy Postel-Vargason
Independence
Nicodimus Coles
Derek Hines
James Mitchell
Terrence Shaffer
Darryl Williams
Willie Johnson
Wayne Jones
Dayton Myers
Antwan D. Phillips
Joshawn Robertson
Eric Sallis
Postel-Vargason
Johnson
Election year edges shape Cedar Rapids city council
The city faces a broad mayoral field with Ron Corbett not seeking re election and rivals Kris Gulick Scott Olson Gary Hinzman Monica Vernon Brad Hart and Tim Pridegon entering. District contests include seats held by Gulick Overland Shey Shields Poe Russell Weinacht and Olson’s potential replacement as mayor looms. Analysts say the crowded race may slow council action especially on controversial items like infill developments and the Jones Golf Course closure.
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Iowa
Kris Gulick
Scott Olson
Gary Hinzman
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Brad Hart
Tim Pridegon
Gulick
Ryan Russell
Marty Hoeger
Scott Overland
Overland
Pat Shey
Shey
Justin Wasson
Keith Rippy
Wade Wagner
Olson
Justin Shields
Shields
Ann Poe
Poe
Vernon
Wieneke
Jones Golf Course
Crestwood Ridge
Lincoln Highway
Tyler Olson
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Pomeranz
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Perdue Secretary faces budget cuts amid rural focus
The nomination of Purdue secretary nominee faces budget cut worries as Trump plans a 4.7 billion dollar USDA reduction, impacting research and rural infrastructure. Perdue seeks to reassure senators, pledging to balance Trump priorities with needs of small towns and farmers.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
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Trump
Debbie Stabenow
Michigan
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America
Georgia
State Ethics Commission
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Whitson extends space station mission as NASA eyes Mars plan
Peggy Whitson, veteran astronaut and record holder for most time in space by a woman, leads Expedition 50/51 aboard the ISS. Joined by rookie Jack Fischer, the duo discussed NASA plans with President Trump including a Mars program, while Whitson nears 650 total days in space and Padalka's 878-day record remains standing.
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Jack Fischer
Ivanka Trump
Kate Rubins
Trump
Mars
Iowa
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Gennady Padalka
Mount Ayr
Beaconsfield
Iowa Wesleyan College
Rice University
Texas
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