Public safety updates report Cedar Rapids homicide probe
Cedar Rapids police refuse to release further details on Clifton Sparks death citing risk to the investigation. Sparks, 31, was found in the 1800 block of B Avenue at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 4 with a traumatic upper-torso injury. no charges filed. An Iowa criminal investigation connected to a school lockdown in Iowa City remains active as officers pursue new leads. In Coralville, Phillip D. Kwilose, 37, faces prostitution charges after meeting an undercover officer posing as a dancer at Coral Ridge Mall. Stephen Jerred Johnson, 39, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and weapons counts in the fatal stabbing of Clifton West, receiving a 12-year sentence with five years before parole. In Fayette County, a Stanly area marijuana operation was shut down, with 13 gallon containers of processed marijuana valued over $5,000, seven plants, meth, OxyContin, grow lights, a portable greenhouse, scales, computers, two firearms, and 30 paraphernalia items seized. Daniel L. Wilson, 31, and Felicia M. Wilson, 26, face multiple drug and tax counts.
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Medical examiner seeks next of kin for man in Cedar Rapids
Linn County Medical Examiner's Office asks the public to help locate family or friends of 66 year old Wayne A. McVey who died Feb 7 of natural causes. If unclaimed, a judicial order may authorize cremation with funds covered by county pauper's fund.
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Kids Enjoy Learning Center Activities at The Gazette
Students take part in hands on learning at the center as photographers from The Gazette capture moments. Justin Wan photographs highlight curious youngsters exploring crafts and science projects during a community education event.
Iowa lawmakers hear women on abortion suit bill
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony as a proposed bill would allow suits against abortion providers for physical injury or emotional distress. Critics said it would chill physician practice and amount to a backdoor abortion ban, while supporters framed it as alignment with Roe v. Wade. The measure faces funnel deadlines and uncertain fate.
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Iowa Catholic Conference
Heartsill
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
D-Ames
Megan Hess
R-Spencer
Judiciary Committee
House
Linda Upmeyer
Iowa Bill Advances Radon Testing in Schools
A House Education subcommittee approved a measure requiring public schools to test for radon by 2025 and every ten years after or after renovations. If results reach 4 picocuries per liter, a second test is required. The bill creates a $5 million loan pool for mitigation up to $500,000 per district, amid concerns over costs.
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Iowa Association of School Boards
Piper
Kevin Koester
R-Ankeny
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