County Eyes Aid to Relieve Johnson Jail Crowdling
Johnson County officials seek help from the 6th Judicial District to ease jail overcrowding. Supervisor Pat Harney says a review of inmate numbers and mental disability cases is planned as repairs and alternative spaces are considered. Public intoxication handling may be revised amid funding limits and bond defeat.
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Man Arrested in Marion After Brief Standoff
Timothy Blanchett 37 of Cedar Rapids was arrested in Marion after a midday standoff at the Long Branch Hotel. He previously faced August warrants in Cresco for manufacturing and possessing methamphetamine and related precursors, with federal officials noting possible operation setup in Cedar Rapids. Authorities from state police Marion police DEA and U S Marshal tracked him on multiple felony warrants including contempt of court and failure to appear.
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Cedar Rapids DI competition advances numerous area teams
More than 400 students from Cedar Rapids region gathered at Kirkwood Community College to compete in Destination ImagiNation. State finalists include Mystery Loves Company and teams from Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary Manchester, Lambert Elementary Manchester, St Matthew Cedar Rapids, Fredericksburg Community Schools Grinnell Middle Regis Cedar Rapids West Delaware Manchester New Hampton Union Dysart Hayes Muscatine Mulberry Muscatine Grinnell Jackson Junction Turke Valley West Delaware Grinnell Senior High.
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Nominate Your Office Food Hero for Accent/Food
Submit details about the colleague who never misses a tasty contribution for birthdays potlucks or holiday events. Describe their go to dish the quality that makes it stand out and any memorable moments their teamwork and generosity in feeding the office. Include name department and any notable impact.
Nomination request for Food Editor Anne Rutter
The Gazette seeks nominations by Friday for food desk stories. Include employee name, employer, daytime phone, your name and contact number. Send to Anne Rutter, Food Editor, The Gazette, P O Box 511, Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Citizens courts lose steam in northeast Iowa
Unsanctioned citizens courts from the 1990s have faded in northeast Iowa with no active community court programs known by the state attorney general. Winneshiek County and Hesper sources recall the Iowa Common Law Court as inactive for years, reflecting a nationwide decline since farm crisis era.
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Penny war raises funds for India quake relief at Roosevelt Middle
Roosevelt Middle School students held a penny war from Feb 5 to 14 and collected about 460 dollars for the American Red Cross quake relief in India. Six graders tracked donations while classes competed, printing an engaging lesson tied to India’s earthquake aftermath.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Middle School
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Scott Williams
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Bonnie Spaight
Anne Althoffs
Dianna Geers
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