Teens face federal charges after bald eagle shooting near Montezuma
Two 15 year olds are charged in connection with the shooting of a young bald eagle near Montezuma. The bird died after being shot in the wing and back. Officials say charges could be filed next week with possible federal penalties up to one year in jail and $100,000 fines. Local authorities cooperate with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service while case details are investigated.
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Poweshiek
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Grinnell
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Iowa
HIAWATHA Volunteers Knit Comfort for Kids in Need
Erin Chalupa and husband lead Project Linus volunteers in Eastern Iowa crafting blankets for hospitals shelters and treatment centers. The effort honors their 18 month old son Linus who loved a blue blanket, with teams from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Waterloo Manchester and Anamosa contributing through many years of service.
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Erin Chalupa
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Linus
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Anamosa
Mary Beth Stark
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Trials reset in Roundtree homicide case to October
The Roundtree homicide trial for two Cedar Rapids teens is moved to Oct 6 with possible separate trials later. Jeremiah Ellis 19 faces multiple charges including first degree murder. Yasin Muhidin 18 is charged similarly and alleged to have supplied the firearm. Also, Tash Ross 19 has a Feb 25 status hearing after competency issues. Lilian Muhidin 21 and Adrian Kenney 23 have pleaded guilty and will testify.
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Jeremiah Ellis
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Yasin Muhidin
Tash Ross
Ross
Lilian Mahidin
Adrian Kenney
Kenney
Libian Muhidin
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