Lawmakers press to speed back pay for Iowa Guard
About 750 Iowa National Guard members owed Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence benefits for a 22 month Iraq tour, ending July 2007, face redeployment as congressmen urge the Defense Department to accelerate retroactive payments up to $200 a day. The letter to Secretary Gates seeks status update and action.
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Woman Accused Of Using Granddaughter Identity To Buy Car
Burlington police say 49 year old Tonya Bowman used her eight year old granddaughter’s name and Social Security number to purchase and register a 1985 Honda Accord for 550 dollars. The vehicle was listed under both Bowman and the child as owners. Bowman claims confusion about birth dates and notes her license is suspended for unpaid fines. The case cites identity theft as a Class D felony with up to five years and a 7500 dollar fine.
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Public hearing on Washington County zoning ordinance set
A public hearing and first reading of the Washington County zoning ordinance are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the new 4-H Building on the county fairgrounds. Second and third readings likely February 16 and 23 during regular supervisors meetings amid opposition from the Free County group.
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Four Die In Head On Collision North Of Columbus Junction
Four people died and a fifth was injured after a head on crash on Highway 70 north of Columbus Junction in Louisa County. Victims identified include Luke Heck 20 Ezra Barnett 29 both of Columbus Junction and Sharon Vandel 42 of Conesville. A 25 year old from Columbus Junction also died and Nichole Vandel 21 of Conesville was injured.
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Clinton man charged in December five deaths
Dameon Tucker, 23, of Clinton, faces two counts of first degree murder and first degree arson for a December homicide and arson. Angel Herman, 22, and her 2-year-old Cyrus Shoup died in a apartment fire. Medical examiner ruled blunt force trauma and puncture wounds for Herman and smoke inhalation for Cyrus. Tucker was interviewed and gave an alibi later discredited by investigators. He is held on a $1 million bond.
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The Gazette presents daily county briefings covering local government, public safety and community events. Notable items include council votes, school updates, road projects and neighborhood notices affecting residents.
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