Young Luzerne teen wins write in council seat
Ryan Rupp, 18, won a Luzerne town council seat as a write in after a government class assignment sparked his campaign. He finished fourth among five candidates, becoming the youngest council member and the third generation in his family to serve, following his grandfather Ervin Grinnmann and parents Rick and Jackie Rupp.
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Alford plea in Cedar Rapids man’s kidnapping case
Shawn Kruse of Cedar Rapids pleaded an Alford plea to five charges including second-degree kidnapping and sexual abuse in the May incident against his estranged wife. He avoids admitting guilt but acknowledges enough evidence for conviction and faces up to 30 years. sentencing is set for February 5.
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Cedar Rapids narrows fire chief pool to nine for teleconference interviews
Cedar Rapids reduces 27 applicants to nine for next fire chief jobs. Three are current Cedar Rapids Fire Department members and will be interviewed. Interviews unfold via teleconference next week with final selections after December. Fire Chief Steve Havlik will retire in March.
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Linn sheriff returns to downtown building after flood
The Linn County Sheriff's Office will relocate back to its downtown building next month, reopening January 12 at 310 Second Ave. SW after a January closure. Emergency services and patrol remain in service while offices close briefly. The $2.8 million renovation is funded by FEMA and the state.
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New official joins Rebuild Iowa panel in Cedar Rapids
Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids has been appointed to the Rebuild Iowa & Disaster Recovery Committee after winning the Nov 24 House 33 special election with 1 527 votes over Republican Josh Thurston who had 420. She will also serve on Natural Resources State Government and the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
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Josh Thurston
More affordable homes planned in Iowa City program
Iowa City will add 36 affordable homes under a state flood recovery program. Half must sell for 150000 dollars or less with income guidelines and 25 percent down payment assistance. Builders may bid by January 29. Information at 319 356 5230. Forty homes already built under the program.
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Call
Amorous G A couple avoid charges in Cedar Rapids incident
Police stopped a couple found having sex in a car in the Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church lot in Cedar Rapids at around 1 a.m. Sunday. The woman was reported as naked in the car by a caller. no charges were filed and identities were withheld.
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