Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Iowa City Apartment
Police say a shooting at a three story brick building killed a man identified as Bell who was staying in Apartment K. Witnesses describe intruders seeking a PlayStation and fleeing after the gunfire as neighbors heard shouting and saw a bleeding survivor being loaded into an ambulance. Three suspects are sought with descriptions of two around 18 years old and one about 18, black male, 5 8 to 6 feet, wearing a dark coat with a hooded sweatshirt. Call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 CR CRIME with tips.
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Mike Smothers
Smothers
The
Gazette
Bell
St. Luke's Hospital
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Sheri Thompson
Rachal Frazier
Apartment K
Thompson
Frazier
Cedar Rapids
First Ave
Kevin Bell
East Iowa Public Safety Log Highlights Multiple Allegations
Public safety records list several charges in Eastern Iowa. Jasmine Bauer faces a 800 block Eighth Avenue SW incident at 2:48 a.m. Monday. Dannielle Becerra is charged with forgery and identity theft relating to Linn County registration and a credit card application. Tisha Smith allegedly bought large amounts of pseudoephedrine in four Cedar Rapids incidents this year. Nathan Blakley is accused of assault with a firearm and possession of an offensive weapon. Frederick Cole is charged with second degree burglary at 300 31st Street NE. David Mefford faces third degree burglary and theft at 2046 First Avenue NE.
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Jasmine M. Bauer
Park Ave
Eighth Avenue
Dannielle Becerra
Mitchell St. SW
Linn County Treasurer's Office
Tisha J. Smith
20Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Nathan C. Blakley
Third Ave. SE
Leston Fondren
Fourth Avenue SE
Frederick Cole
31St St. NE
Willie Morris
David G. Mefford
First Ave
Burglary Reports Across City Including Several Residences
Police logged multiple break ins from Wednesday night to Sunday. Items stolen include electronics jewelry tools and various goods valued from 50 to 1776 dollars across addresses on Bowling Street SE NE Tharp Road Edgewood Road SW Sixth Street and 18th Street NW.
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Third Ave
Sixth St
Southside Autoland
C St
18Th St. NW
Honey Creek Resort Runs Nearly 900000 Deep in Deficit
A state audit reports Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa posting about 3.1 million in revenues and nearly 4 million in expenses from September 2008 through June 2009. The 58 million government owned complex includes a lodge cabins golf course and an indoor water park. Advocates say early results reflect timing and wider economic pressures rather than long term failure.
Olin Teacher Placed on Leave During Investigation
A teacher at Olin Consolidated schools is under investigation for alleged sexual assault of a student. No charges have been filed and the name remains unreleased unless charges occur. The teacher is on paid administrative leave as the Jones County Sheriff's Office investigates. The district serves about 220 students in south central Jones County.
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Olin
Olin Consolidated Schools
Jones County
City eyes fund-raiser naming deals for riverfront projects
Parks Director Julie Sina told the Council that naming rights could help fund master plan projects including a 5000 seat amphitheater and May’s Island venue with water fountain and winter ice rink. Council member Chuck Wieneke backed issuing city bonds for local match while Pat Shey cited corporate interest from Rockwell Collins and AEGON USA.
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Julie Sina
Chuck Wieneke
Cedar River
May’s Island
Parks and Recreation
Rockwell Collins
Aegon USA
Shey
Lina
Sinclair
Seminole Valley
Jim Prosser
Ck.smith
Gazcomm.com
White House Tightens Stimulus Rules to Standardize Job Claims
Officials say consistency is the goal as new rules aim to streamline reporting on Recovery Act job creation. Critics argue the changes inflate impact and mask limited growth, with Rep. Issa warning about potential double counting across quarters.
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Darrell Issa
House
Government Reform Committee
Issa
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