Linn County jail booking procedures under grand jury examination
The Linn County grand jury begins an inquiry into jail booking and stripping procedures with testimony from three sheriff's deputies and Dave Kneeland. The probe, not charging any individuals, focuses on policy and privacy limits under Supreme Court guidelines amid past inmate-stripping concerns.
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Linn Grand Jury
Linn County
Sheriff's Department
Dave Kneeland
Quail Hollow
Kneeland
Linn
Ray Pierce
FBI Linn County wrap probes into alleged police beating
Two of three investigations into the alleged beating incident have closed locally. Demetrios Hadjis accused Cedar Rapids officers of assault after a dress code dispute at Gregory's Down Under. FBI and Linn County work proceed with civil rights review and internal police probes ongoing.
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FBI
Linn County
Jim Whalen
Demetrios Hadjis
29Th St. Drive
Eugene Kopecky
Hadjis
Gregory’s Down Under
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Whalen
District FBI
Omaha
Justice Department
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Attorney’s
Kopecky
Presidents Day schedule varies across districts and offices
February holidays create mixed closures as schools honor Lincoln and Washington with varied days off. Some districts suspend classes while Cedar Rapids and Metropolitan Catholic schools close next Monday for Lincoln's birthday. Banks and state and federal offices stay open Monday but close February 20 for the federal holiday. city and county offices close both days, while garbage collection runs on its regular weekday schedule.
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Lincoln
Washington
College Community
Linn-Mar
Marion Independent
Cedar Rapids Community
Neat Thief Strips Interior Of Truck At Local Ford Store
Police report a thief stole the cab interior valued at 1200 dollars from Bob Zimmerman Ford Co at 4000 First Ave SE. A spokesman called it a neat professional job with many interior parts taken including seat and door panels. The vehicle was recovered at a nearby restaurant parking lot on Wednesday.
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Bob Zimmerman Ford Co
First Ave. SE
Bob Wood
Wood
Waterloo man charged with impersonating public official
Cedar Rapids police say Allen Roy Van Brocklin aged 20 was arrested at the East Side Maidrite after noon Wednesday on impersonation charges linked to an incident on January 12 in which he allegedly identified himself as a peace officer.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Allen Roy van Brocklin
East Side Maidrite
van Brocklin
Bever Park reservoir back in service after renovations
Bever Park reservoir returned to operation after extensive renovation. Water department officials warned residents in the Bever and Mount Vernon areas of a slight taste and odor in the water but assured it is safe and should fade in a few days.
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Bever Park
Water Department
Bever
Mount Vernon SE
House Collapses on C R Street During Move
Traffic on Edgewood Road NE near the Cedar River bridge halted when the Everett Walton House Moving Co. moved a house from 42nd Street NE to 10th Street NW. No floor remained and walls collapsed. an end loader pushed debris into a ditch. Owner Paul Underwood, 1720 O Ave NW.
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Edgewood Road
Cedar River Bridge
Everett Walton
Plan to Add Police Officers Returns to City Council
Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen said a revised request for more police officers will be submitted to the City Council early next week. The department had asked for 30 positions, but budget constraints may require layoffs elsewhere. the new request will restore four positions already funded and seek six additional officers with assigned posts.
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Floyd Bergen
Bergen
Reminder on tax rent benefits for seniors and disabled
State Revenue Director Gerald Bair reminds seniors and disabled persons they must apply for tax or rent reimbursement this year. Eligible individuals must have 1977 income under 9 000 and be 65 or older or a surviving spouse 55 or older or totally disabled. Forms are at assessors offices and Department of Revenue field offices.
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State Revenue
Gerald Bair
Department of Revenue
Cedar Rapids
Council On Aging
36Th St. Drive
Iowa Department of Revenue
Department
Lucas State
Des Moines
Kentucky lawmaker urges licensing for political candidates
State Rep Bruce Blythe proposes a four year license for people seeking public office. The plan would require basic education knowledge of the constitution and government function plus other qualifications to ensure candidates are qualified.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Bruce Blythe
House
Blythe
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