A Coach's Life: Les Hipple and Marion Indians
Dan Kellams, a former Marion High four-sport star, wrote a biography about Les Hipple the coach known for strict rules and turning out top athletes. Hipple died in 1999 after a career shaping Marion Indians sports in Iowa.
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Dan Kellams to discuss A Coach's Life at Marion Public Library
Author Dan Kellams will talk about his biography of Les Hipple, Marion High School coach, at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Marion Public Library, with an earlier Sept. 17 talk planned during the Old Settlers Day brunch. The book covers Hipple’s career, including a 1965 discipline incident and his long-term impact.
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Precinct Atlas Aims at Smoother Iowa Elections
Linn County and Cerro Gordo officials promote Precinct Atlas a software tool for election day to improve registration address changes and eligibility checks. The program backed by Secretary Mauro aims to boost transparency and confidence across Iowa with first Linn County use in 20 precincts this fall and broader adoption planned.
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Film guides Iowa students on police encounters
University of Iowa groups screened the film 10 Rules for Dealing with Police to teach undergraduates, especially younger students, about Fourth Amendment rights and when to stay silent. Zach Halstead described it as beginner knowledge for first police contacts.
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Couple charged with livestock neglect in Fayette County
John Spies and Jennifer Spies, operating a small farm north of West Union, were charged with livestock neglect after a sheriff's Aug. 6 welfare search found cows calves sheep and a horse with insufficient feed and water. Two Iowa State University veterinarians accompanied deputies and noted distress but no animal death. A follow up inspection is planned.
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Ten Police Encounters Tips From Flex Your Rights Film
The film Ten Rules for Dealing with Police provides practical guidance. Key points include staying calm, knowing the right to silence, refusing searches, avoiding waiving rights, and assessing whether you are free to leave. It warns against actions that could provoke officers and emphasizes documenting misconduct.
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