Fire damages Iowa City home on New Year’s Day
A south side Iowa City house at 2232 Arizona Ave suffered about 30000 in damage when a 3 23 p.m. fire broke out on New Year’s Day. No one was home. Firefighters led by Capt. Larry Kahler contained the fire within 15 minutes and extinguished it by 4 p.m. Sharra Oakley’s dog Mesha was revived after rescue. The family is staying with friends and Red Cross aid is arranged.
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Davenport defendants seek new trial schedule in child slaying case
Lawyers for five Davenport men charged in the drive-by killing of 9 year old Deanna Shipp asked a Scott County judge to delay and separate the trials. Trials are slated to begin simultaneously in three courtrooms with three juries, prompting motions to push back start dates and allow full review of extensive evidence. A seventh defendant pleaded guilty previously, and a motion to withdraw a guilty plea was filed by another.
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Hunter in Anamosa seeks apology after stray slug hits home
Anamosa resident Steve Kenney recounts a December 14 hit on his rural house when a shotgun slug damaged exterior siding and interior wall. He found the slug, turned it to the Jones County Sheriff, and urged hunters to shoot with care, stressing no charges but a call for common sense.
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