Testimony in case details delay and masking during trial
The medical examiner testifies Anna Marie’s death was not quick while Robbie speaks in court. Attorney Michael Phelan seeks to bar public from testimony but the judge denies the motion as the boy is led into the room with his face covered by a ski mask.
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Morgan
Anna Marie
Robbie
Michael Phelan
Bainter
Phelan
Emry
Thomas Bennett
Bennett
Lee County
Bruce McDonald
Bennet
Division of Criminal Investigation
McDonald
Robert Emry
Anna Marie Emry
Iva Sue Bogguss
Bogguss
Brighton
St. Francisville
West Point
Iowa
Clemens Erdahl
Branstad budget balks at new initatives for universities
Iowa Governor Branstad maintains a tight spending stance, blocking new state funded initiatives for the University of Iowa and other public campuses while proposing modest increases. He endorses 1 percent more overall in higher education funding pending legislative approval. The article notes specific requests including 400000 for library system improvements and 2000 for UNI arts center, with 1 million each for UI and ISU building safety upgrades.
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U of I
Hunter Rawlingson
Branstad
Regents
R. Wayne Richey
ISU
UNI
Iowa
Sprinkler Incentives Face City Fire Station Cost Debate
Fire Marshal Phil Saunders argues sprinklers could cut costs compared with building new fire stations as Cedar Rapids grows. He cites a $15.3 million 30 year price for a new station and notes residential sprinkler systems cost about 50 cents per square foot. Developers warn housing affordability could suffer while noting existing detectors and insurance credits. Safety officials vow to address concerns as the ordinance develops.
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Phil Saunders
Saunders
Cedar Rapids
Mark Wood
Cedar Rapids and
Sattler
National Association of Homebuilders
Max Smith
Allied Group Insurance Co
J.D. Smith
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