North Liberty man held on multiple charges after weekend dispute
Delbert D. Anderson, 45, of North Liberty, remains in Johnson County Jail after a Sunday arrest on armed with intent, false imprisonment, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, willful injury, assault during a felony, and no contact order violations. He faces an initial appearance today in district court. The victim was treated at University Hospitals for non life threatening injuries. Anderson is also awaiting trial for third degree sexual abuse and domestic abuse assault without intent causing injury scheduled for November 6.
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Delbert D. Anderson
North Liberty
Johnson County
Anderson
Iowa State Patrol
Robins Seeks 75000 Grant to Expand Cedar Valley Trail Access
Robins has applied for a 75000 grant to expand a city park and improve access for Cedar Valley Nature Trail users. The funds would buy 20 acres of flood plain land east of Robins Road and west of Robins City Park, with potential to add a creek bridge and parking in a natural setting.
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Robins
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cathy Welton
Robins Road
Robins City Park
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Welton
Robins City
Ventriloquist Attends Iowa Fundraiser Demonstrating Old Talent
Attorney Dennis Naughton drew laughs at a July 27 fundraiser for Rep. Swati Dandekar in Marion. In the Stark home family room he showcased four decades of ventriloquism as guests watched the act with drinks and snacks in the background.
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Grandma
Marion
Leila Navidi
Willa Rinhart
Ann
Lou Stark
Edar Rapids
Swati Dandekar
D-Marion
Ann and
Naughton
Performance UpBeat Concert Series at National Czech Museum
Denny and Benny and Friends perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Des Moines. Free admission. Grandma Kavanaw steals the show with a political tune about the Bush Cheney administration while Don Rinehart plays guitar. talks are tailored to the crowd.
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Denny and
Benny
Friends
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
16Th Ave
Naughton
Naughton and Grandmother Puppeteer Tour Local Laughs
Dennis Naughton, age 60, an entrepreneur and attorney from Cedar Rapids, teams with Grandma Kavanan and Spike Da Biker for a humorous stage bit. The trio riffes on aging, motorcycles, and a playful anti-landfill song drawing crowd participation.
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Cedar Rapids
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Gail
Naughton
Spike da Biker
Mount Trashmore
Spike
High Risk Unit cuts escapes at three area halfway houses
The Gazette reports the High Risk Unit formed by probation and parole officials in 2002 reduced escapes from Linn and Johnson counties three halfway houses. Escapes dropped about 16 percent since 2002, with 121 expected in 2006 versus 125 last year and 149 in 2002. The unit now tracks inmates and ensures timely returns from approved absences, aiding compliance in Cedar Rapids and Coralville.
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Christoph Trappe
Linn
Johnson Counties
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
High Risk Unit boosts accountability reducing escapes
Bruce Vander Sanden, unit supervisor, says halfway houses expect an 18 percent drop in escapes this year due to stronger accountability from the High Risk Unit and enhanced cooperation with local law enforcement.
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Bruce Vander Sanden
HRU
High Risk Unit targets escapees from area halfway houses
In late 2003 The Gazette reported the formation of a 10 member High Risk Unit by probation and parole officials. The unit, certified police officers who carry weapons, works to locate and recapture individuals who have escaped from area halfway houses.
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Edinburgh Day draws hundreds to small Iowa town festival
A revived Jones County historical event draws more than 400 visitors to Edinburgh Day near Anamosa. The day features speakers, demonstrations, a food stand, and a buckskinners rendezvous. Admission is 3 dollars for adults with free entry for children 12 and under.
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Buckskinners
Jones County
Byron Freese
Jones County Road
Anamosa
Dave Rasdal
the Gazette
Wilma Merfeld
Monticello
Daryl Wherry
Onslow
Scotch Grove
Edinburgh Museum
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