Embezzlement rise prompts security measures in Cedar Rapids area
A Gazette review links a rise in embezzlement arrests in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City from 2000 to 2008 with cases across several employers. It highlights Auto Maxx in Cedar Rapids where Dana Reth, 37, of Marion, was jailed for embezzling hundreds of thousands from the dealership.
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Auto Maxx
Cedar Rapids
Karla Richmond
John Cummins
Richmond
Dana Reth
Marion
16Th Ave
Beth
Securi
Iowa City
Gazette
Jamie Zimmerman
West Branch
Courts Strike Down Iowa Sex Offender Residence Ban
U S District Judge Robert Pratt permanently voids the 2002 law restricting sex offenders from living near schools and day cares in Iowa. Lawmakers consider a revised measure, while supporters say the ban protects children. The injunction issued last July remains in effect.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Jerry Behn
R-Boone
U.S
Robert Pratt
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Iowa City
Phil Mears
Iowa Sex Offender Residency Law Declared Unconstitutional
Court rules iowas 2000 foot residency ban for sex offenders violates due process and protections of the Bill of Rights. Decision questions retroactive application and compulsory self incrimination concerns. Special Reports at Gazettes site reference the ongoing registry investigation.
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Gazette
GazetteOnline.com
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
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USDA ends mad cow probe despite unlocated animals
The Agriculture Department will close its investigation into mad cow disease after concluding the remaining 11 of 25 cattle likely posed little risk. Dr. Ron DeHaven said the investigation is complete and officials do not know what happened to those animals, one of which matched feed linked to a Washington state case.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Ron DeHaven
Department
Billions in 2000 tax refunds unclaimed
The IRS warns nearly 2 million taxpayers including students retirees and others may miss about 2.5 billion in refunds if they do not file by April 15. Eligible claimants include those with income under set thresholds and dependents.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Cedar Rapids Museum Ends $10 Million Endowment Drive
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art completes a $10 million endowment drive begun in 2000 with a $5 million challenge grant from William Quarton that will grow the fund to about $12.5 million. Endowment cash totals $1.5 million, with remaining funds from planned gifts. A parallel $2.3 million capital campaign funds a new entrance, elevator, room renovations, and restoration of Grant Wood's studio at 5 Turner Alley.
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John Kenyon
Gazett
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Terry Pitts
Quarton
Pitts
Grant Wood
Turner Alley
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