Long-unsolved 1979 Cedar Rapids murder revisited by DNA clues
The Cedar Rapids case of Michelle Martinko remains unsolved after her fatal 1979 stabbing. Detectives later found blood from a suspected killer, prompting renewed interest as DNA databases grow, with authorities hopeful of a breakthrough through future matches.
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Stonebraker
Quad Cities
John
Michelle
Martinko
Janet
Albert Martinko
Cedar Rapids
Janet Martinko
Martinkos
Doug Larsson
Larson
Larsson
State Crime Lab
Political showdown over health bill and insurance exchange
Amid snow disrupted Capitol debates, senators stage rival news conferences as a vote to create an insurance exchange looms. The plan would require most Americans to buy coverage with subsidies for lower and middle incomes, while avoiding a government-run option. McConnell calls the bill a train wreck citing Medicare cuts and tax increases, with abortion restrictions tightened per Nelson revisions.
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Capitol
Nelson
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
CBO
Public safety log notes charges in Eastern Iowa
The Log reports information gathered from public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. It emphasizes that charges are allegations and remain unproven until court proceedings determine guilt or innocence.
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Iowa
Theft and drug charges filed in Cedar Rapids area cases
David Vanderhamm is accused of third degree theft for taking property valued at 699 from Acme Tools on December 7. Ronald Diggs faces possession of a controlled substance with penalty enhancement for crack cocaine found Friday on Fifth Avenue SE. Kelvin Brooks is charged with possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine in 24 packages plus drug tax stamp violations and interference with official acts. Michael D. Vandresar allegedly aided meth production and violated pseudoephedrine restrictions between February and June in Cedar Rapids. A resident of Iowa City faces charges for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances and keeping a drug house, with marijuana and other drugs plus cash seized on December 14. Multiple thefts occur at residences and garages, including PlayStation thefts and electronics valued at hundreds, across Cedar Rapids and nearby addresses.
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David Vanderhamm
38Th Street Drive
Acme
Blairs Ferry Road
Ronald Diggs
Fifth Ave
Fifth Avenue SE
Kelvin Brooks
16Th St
Michael D. Vandresar
Stratford Lane
Cedar Rapids
Davenport St
Iowa City
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Gazcomm
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