Bentley's second-degree abuse trial reset to November
James Bentley 33 faces a second-degree sexual abuse case in Benton County involving 10-year-old Jetseta Gage of Cedar Rapids. The new trial date is November 7 after an October Linn County trial on related charges. His brother Roger, 38, of Brandon, is charged with kidnapping and murder in Johnson County over Jetseta's disappearance on March 24.
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Benton County
Jesseta Gage
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
Bentley
Linn County
Jetseta
Roger Paul Bentley
Brandon
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids considers wiring upgrade for board meeting broadcasts
Cedar Rapids school district officials, after a Monday update, will study costs to fix the microwave signal system or switch to fiber optic. The district broadcasts meetings, performances and graduations on a local education channel routed from a tower to Kirkwood Community College and then to Mediacom and McLeod. The microwave signal can be affected by many factors.
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Cedar Rapids
Educational Service Center
Kirkwood Community College
Mediacom
McLeod
Gazette seeks Iowa Guard member for active duty interview
The Gazette is calling Iowa National Guard or reserve members alerted for possible activation to share their experiences. Contact Dick Hogan at 319 398 8255 or 800 397 8212 or email dick.hogan gazette communications.com to arrange an interview.
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Iowa National Guard
the Gazette
Gazette
Dick Hogan
Dick.hogan
Gazettecommunications.com
Ave. NE
Elaine Rudolphi
Vilsack Makes One Night Broadcast Debut For Iowa Cubs
Gov. Tom Vilsack called a minor league baseball game at Principal Park for the Iowa Cubs in a one night stint as guest announcer. The 9 0 victory over Las Vegas featured his home run call dusting off the Capitol dome and drew mixed reviews from owner Michael Gartner and listeners.
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Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa Cubs
Michael Gartner
Vilsack
Principal Park
Cubs
Las Vegas
KXNO
I-Cubs
Deene Ehlis
Corey Patterson
Capitol Dome
Gartner
Golden Dome
Melons Thirst Quenched Amid Drought In Iowa Field
Melons thrive during dry weather as Marlene Lucas and Ben Eagle take a break from picking watermelons to drink the fruit. George Taylor and his nephew Steve Spies continue harvesting in the hot conditions.
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Ben Roberts
George Taylor
Ben Eagle
Cody Hartsock
Steve Spies
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Eagle
Marlene Lucas
Gazette Rustland
Cedar Rapids Federal Judge Reade sits as prospective juror
Federal Judge Linda Reade joined a Linn County felony mischief case pool as one of 20 prospective jurors. She did not reach the final 12 after strikes by defense or prosecution, saying serving from the jury box offered a new perspective. Reade noted Iowa juror rules and barcode sign-ins aid efficiency.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linda Reade
Reade
Linn
Polk County
U.S. Attorney’s Office
5Th Judicial District
Iowa
Linn County
Jerry Vander Sanden
Vander Sanden
Senior pictures spark debate on teens baring skin
A Gazette note questions teen senior photos showing skin, weighing cultural trends against parental choice. The column explores airbrushing and digital edits, and then shifts to local military discount deals from Harley-Davidson, Daimler, Liberty Tax, and IHOP, with reader tips and ongoing updates.
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Metro
Harley-Davidson Suzuki
Westdale Dr. SW
Daimler
Liberty Tax Services
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