Ankle Bracelets Set to Track Sex Offenders in 2000-Foot Rule
In Iowa the 2000 foot limit for offenders convicted of abusing minors will be enforced starting Sept. 1. In the six county 6th Judicial District 141 offenders on probation or parole include 70 required to wear electronic monitoring. Corrections officials will use bracelets to log last 24 hours of movements and verify residence outside the prohibited zone. Some offenders will use RF bracelets or voice recognition devices to confirm home presence.
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6Th Judicial District
Linn
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Benton
Jones
Tama
Hinzman
Cedar Rapids
Christoph Trappe
Pierce's attorney seeks private fee reimbursement in Iowa case
A private fee reimbursement request for former Iowa basketball star Pierre Pierce was filed by attorney Alfredo Parrish in Judge Gregory Hulse's chamber. The Iowa Attorney General's Office refused Gazette access to the claim details due to Parrish's private review request. Pierce, 22, pleaded guilty to several counts and faces sentencing October 14 in Dallas County District Court.
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Pierre Pierce
Alfredo Parrish
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Iowa
Pierce
Dallas
Woman Accused Of Shoplifting 75 Items From Kohl’s
Cedar Rapids police say Brenda Helms 37 of Mechanicsville stuffed two bags with about 75 items including jewelry and clothing at Kohl’s 361 Collins Rd NE and tried to leave. Value over 1500 dollars. She was charged with felony second degree theft.
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Mechanicsville
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Parents Target Teen Drinking Campaign Launched at Marion Hy-Vee
The Century Council backs a parents focused effort after a survey of 1000 under 18 year olds found 65 percent obtain alcohol from friends and family. A 30 second public service ad and tip cards will be distributed at Iowa Hy-Vee stores. Marion police expect arrests to rise as teens return to school.
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Marion
Marion Hy-Vee
Century Council
Shannon Adams
Iowa
Harry Daugherty
United Way seeks 8.85 million in midwest Iowa drive
United Way of East Central Iowa aims to raise 8.85 million dollars over 2.5 months in Cedar Rapids campaign kicks off at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Rex Eno notes a four percent rise from last year as volunteers help 68 programs across six counties. Amana Maytag and Penford Products employees surpass quotas with gains noted.
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