Diocese agrees to pay up to 37 million in abuse settlement
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport plans to pay up to 37 million dollars to sexual abuse victims as part of a bankruptcy settlement after mediation in Chicago. The accord outlines distribution to 156 claimants, a bishop apology letter, and other non monetary terms, with court approval by Judge Lee Jackwig anticipated around April 1.
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Iowa deputy reports escapee calm in custody after incident
Iowa officials said Peter A. Jamerson, 27, of Homewood Illinois, calmly remained in custody in Iowa after escaping from University Hospitals and later being shot by Missouri agents. Missouri authorities reported Jamerson’s vehicle sped into Palmyra patrol cars before crashing into a ditch as he attempted to flee.
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Jamerson in Iowa City escape and Mo chase ends in shooting
Jamerson escaped from a reserve deputy at University Hospitals in Iowa City. He was later stopped on Highway 61 in Palmyra Missouri. After a crash on Missouri Highway 168 one and a half miles north of U.S. 61, he was shot by police.
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Migrant family cycles between Texas and Williamsburg
Martha Garza and family migrate each year from Texas to Williamsburg for seasonal work in fields and in Monsanto laboratories. The four daughters attend summer programs and then enroll in Williamsburg public schools in fall before returning south in November, illustrating midyear school transitions for migrant families.
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Regents president plans early exit to ease transition
Michael Gartner, president of the state Board of Regents, proposes electing a new president to take over Jan 1 to avoid disrupting the legislative agenda and leadership during the upcoming session. Gartner’s term ends in April and he will not seek reelection. Regent pro tem David Miles backs the idea as beneficial for the universities and dealings at the Capitol.
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