Marion man linked to AEGON embezzlement faces Arizona extradition
Marion resident Andrew Steckel, 35, is jailed in Pima County Arizona on a first degree theft warrant filed over more than $90,000 diverted from AEGON. An extradition hearing was expected in Arizona today. Steckel is held on a $200,000 bond.
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Marion
AEGON
Cedar Rapids
Pima County
Ariz
Andrew Steckel
Daleview Dr
Steckel
Ajo
Incumbents Dominate Filing For Sept. 13 School Board Race
Linn County records show 12 candidates filed by Thursday 5 p.m. for the September 13 school board elections with seven incumbents. Cedar Rapids three incumbents seek re-election while write-ins may surface. Names include Mary Ann Kucera Doug Henderson Susan McDermott Bill Huntoon Gordon Gibson Maggie York Linda Schlesselman and others across districts.
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Cedar Rapids
Mary Ann Kucera
Doug Henderson
Susan McDermott
Linn-Mar Community
Melody Bildstein
Steve Malerick
Marion
Paul Shanley
Marion Independent
Bill Huntoon
Gordon Gibson
Don Chooge
Daniel Barkley
College Community
Maggie York
Linda Schlesselman
ATM stolen from Sun Mart found dumped near Ely
The Sun Mart Food Store on J Street SW reported an ATM stolen in a late month break in was found Tuesday evening emptied of cash and discarded along Jappa Road near Ely. Detectives believe thieves failed to crack two safes inside the machine as eight days passed before disposal. The ATM valued at about $10 000 likely held thousands. FBI investigating third Cedar Rapids area theft in 15 months with no arrests. The La Leche League Iowa conference runs Saturday at the Sheraton Inn from 8 am to 4 pm with Viola Lennon speaking on breastfeeding and panels on parenting topics. Continuous Education Units available for health professionals. contact numbers provided.
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J Street
Jappa Road
Ely
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Dennis Fiser
FBI
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
la Leche League
Sheraton Inn
Viola Lennon
la Leche League International
Western fires thin Effigy Mounds staff amid fire season
At Effigy Mounds National Monument north of Marquette chief ranger Don Wollenhaupt says six staff members have been called to fire duty this season with more possible to follow. Several rangers have already been dispatched to fires in Montana Idaho and the northern Rockies as two teachers may leave later.
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Don Wollenhaupt
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Marquette
Wollenhaupt
National Park Service
Effigy Mounds
David Mcllrath
Tim Mason
Rodney Bovand
Henry Peak
Montana
Sharon Greener
Boise National Forest
Idaho
Idaho Springs
Sandy Mason
Chris Harman
Lolo National Forest
Rockies
Two-step duo heads to national Nashville contest
Ramsey of Cedar Rapids and Fetterman of Tipton will join 20 couples in the Black Velvet Smooth Steppin Showdown in Nashville Tennessee. The amateur event airs live on The Nashville Network at 8 p.m. Monday.
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Regeeceatricia Seicie
Brett Fetterman
Nashville
Tenn
Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
Fetterman
Tipton
Nashville Network
TNN
DeSoda's
Cedar Pids
Palo plant to build $1 million barrier for security
The Duane Arnold Energy Center must spend over 1 million dollars to erect a crash proof barrier around its main buildings under NRC rules aimed at deterring explosives laden vehicle intrusion. Utilities will meet NRC to define specifics as final notice appeared in the Federal Register.
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Duane Arnold Energy Center
The
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
World Trade Center
New York
Young
Palo
IES Utilities of
Cedar Rapids
Federal Register
Fugitive from North Carolina on the Loose in Iowa
Iowa authorities say James Stromer 48 escaped from North Carolina's Central Prison and may travel to Iowa. DCI cautions the public as Stromer has a history of kidnapping and rape and allegedly sought murder for hire.
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DCI
Rick Benson
Towa
Stromer
Judy
the Gazette
Iowa City
North Carolina
West Virginia
Cedar Rapids
Wapello
Traer
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine County
Scholars examine language shaping gender bias
University of Iowa researchers Amy Ruth and Donatley argue language reflects archaic values and sexism. They point to examples like Dear Sir in letters and male terms in academia as signs of deeper institutional issues. They urge careful reforms within existing structures to raise awareness and progress beyond cosmetic changes.
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Loren Keller
Wazelle
Amy Ruth
Sir
Jane Alexander
National Endowment of the Arts
Ruth
University of Iowa
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