Independence council overrides mayor veto on billings move
The Independence City Council voted 4 to 2 to override Donna Hansen's veto of moving utility billings from City Hall to the light plant. The decision followed gender line divisions with Ruffcorn, Butler, Paisley, and Smock voting yes and Bachman and Wulfekuhle opposing. Budget notes show Winneshiek County valuations down 4 percent, $19 million, with key shifts to utilities and urban property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Hansen
Independence City
City Hall
Mike Ruffcorn
Don Butler
Paul Paisley
Ernie Smock
Alta Bachman
Julie Wulfekuhle
Hansen
Ruffcorn
Mike
Winneshiek County
Stan Moellers
Steve McCargar
Marion board eyes joint talks with Linn-Mar on grade sharing and merger
Marion Independent School District members disclosed willingness to pursue board to board talks with Linn-Mar to explore whole grade sharing and possible merger. If acceptable, three members from each board will meet to discuss cooperative issues, with potential full board joint sessions if talks continue.
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Ue VV. Voy
Marion Independent School Board
Linn-Mar
Marion
Linn County public safety log lists assaults and drunks
The Gazette reports charges from the Linn County Attorney's Office for assaults involving James Merta and Jeffrey Reinier. The log also lists numerous drunken driving offenses across Marion and surrounding areas, plus multiple fire calls and medical emergencies through a three day span.
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The
Gazette
Linn County
James Merta
C Ave
Tracy
Jeffrey Reinier
Sixth Ave
Marion
Julie Larimore
Iowa Trust ruling keeps fund out of Bankruptcy Court
U S Bankruptcy Judge Melloy favors continuing the Iowa Trust Fund under a state receiver Iowa Insurance Division and the Attorney General's Office would handle costs none to the fund saving hundreds of thousands to millions in fees 88 municipalities largely back this course Trustees had sought bankruptcy to maximize asset recovery but Melloy cited precedent to avoid duplication and noted hostility from misdirected moves and venue concerns surrounding a $75 million alleged misappropriation by Institutional Treasury Management of Irvine California
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Iowa Trust Fund
Iowa Insurance
David Lyons
Melloy
Iowa Insurance Division
Iowa Attorney General's Office
Iowa Trust
Iowa
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Bankruptcy
Institutional Treasury Management
Irvine
Calif
Mayor Don Canney Sees Hank Madden at City Address
Cedar Rapids Mayor Don Canney greeted Hank Madden of Iowa City after delivering the State of the City address Monday at the Five Seasons Hotel. Madden teaches at the University of Iowa College of Business.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Hank Madden
Iowa City
Canney
Five Seasons
Madden
University of Iowa College of Business
Keswick Boy Shot in Neck Recovering at Iowa Hospitals
An 11 year old Keswick boy, Patrick Striegel, remained in good condition at University of Iowa Hospitals after a rifle accidentally discharged at the What Cheer home of Duane George. Brother Jason, 14, said he assisted with first aid and called rescue. another boy handled the weapon. Authorities, including Keokuk County Sheriff Ron George, will determine charges and forward reports to County Attorney John Schroeder.
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Dave Geschuzette
Keswick
University of Iowa
Patrick Striegel
Barbara Striegel
What Cheer
Duane George
Patrick
Jason
the Gazette
George
What Cheer Rescue
U of I
Keokuk County
Ron George
John Schroeder
Iowa
Schroeder
Linn Court Misdemeanor DWI actions detailed in court
Linn District Court recorded numerous misdemeanor pleas and sentences for second offense drunken driving. Defendants include Jeanette R. Meyer, Lawrence B. Barger, Robert A. Harris, James D. Burton Jr., Terry M. Olds, David L. Kruse, William B. Haase, Timothy E. Gelles, David E. Jones Jr., Jeremy A. Barr, Kevin L. Sackett, Craig O. Roedema, Patrick J. Scanlon, Mark T. Venter, Justin L. Beal, Bruce A. Warner, Alfred J. Earhart, Billy J. Achey, Brian L. Carter, Terry R. Countryman, Kelley Johnson with fines, jail terms, and probation or suspensions as specified.
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Linn District Court
Jeanette R. Meyer
Ginny la NE
Meyer
Lawrence B. Barger
Auburn Dr. SW
Barger
Robert A. Harris
B Ave. NE
Harris
James D. Burton Jr
10Th Ave
Burton
Terry M. Olds
Eighth St. SE
Olds
David L. Kruse
Eighth Ave
Marion
Kruse
William B. Haase
Fourth Ave
Timothy E. Gelles
Route 2
Booneville
David E. Jones Jr
Squaw Creek Rd
Jeremy A. Barr
C Ave
Kevin L. Sackett
North Towne Court
Craig O. Roedema
Emmons St
Hiawatha
Patrick J. Scanlon
Seventh St. SW
Mark T. Venter
Justin L. Beal
Maplewood Dr. NE
Bruce A. Warner
Fifth St. SE
Alfred J. Earhart
Stonehaven Ln. NE
Earhart
Billy J. Achey
Coralville
Achey
Brian L. Carter
Oakland Rd
Terry R. Countryman
Tipton
Kelley Johnson
Washington Ave. SE
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East Iowa Journal
Buchanan
Winneshiek
Marion Board
Gordon Gibson
Jerry Meyers
Route 1
Shellsburg
Edgewood Road
Tammy Downing
14Th St
North Center Point Road
Timothy Jensen
11Th St
Seventh Avenue
Arnold Olson
Monticello
First Avenue
Thomas W. Ryan
Salt Lake City
Sixth Street
Gordon R. Thompson
Seffner
Fla
33Rd Avenue
J Street
Delbert Parish
First Street
Trung Quang le
Fifth
16Th Street
Fifth Avenue SE
Pikes Peak
Ninth Ave
B Ave
Second St
Edgewood Rd
First Ave
A Ave
Morgan St
27Th St
Ellis Blvd
Sixth St
Knox St
H Ave
26Th St
Lope Ss
Rick Smith
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Michael Melloy
Meloy
Pute
Des Moines
Todd Mcinturt
Linn Court
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