From Hy-Vee VP to Paraeducator Crafting a School Store
Former Hy-Vee regional vice president Thad Blum now works as a paraeducator at Boulder Peak Intermediate in Marion since fall 2022. He helps run the BP Ticket Tree shop where students redeem earned tickets for small items donated by families, with about 12 student volunteers and a $1,000-plus value of donated goods this year.
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Northern District sees steady meth cases amid broader drug crimes
The Northern District reports stable meth trafficking volumes driven by Mexican cartels, with manufacturing rare. Fentanyl crimes rise, child pornography cases up 22 percent in 2024, and fraud linked to pandemic relief noted. Notable convictions include Keirans for identity theft, Jones for kidnapping, Butikofer for livestock theft, Ahmed for multiple sexual assaults, and Barwood for heroin fentanyl distribution leading to a death. District offices in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City employ 29 ASAs and 24 staff. Duax, acting U.S. attorney since 2022, aims to return to Sioux City.
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