Iowa lawmakers push felony swatting penalties bill
Iowa House advances House Study Bill 545 to make knowingly false information about serious crimes a Class D felony with up to five years in prison and fines up to 10 245. injuries or deaths raise to Class C felony. The measure cites 2022 23 and recent hoaxes in Marion West Branch and Cascade.
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Iowa Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Department
Wisconsin
Ohio
New York
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa Emergency Management Association
Iowa
National Emergency Number Association
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
Nick Laning
911 Dispatchers Association
Cascade
Western Dubuque
Dan Butler
Cascade Elementary
Butler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa House
False threats target schools in Eastern Iowa hoaxes
Threats reported at Marion High School West Branch Cascade high schools were swatting calls later deemed hoaxes. FBI notified. lockdowns and investigations occurred. Iowa House advanced Study Bill 545 to widen penalties for false reports of serious crimes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Josie Wagler
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Marion
West Branch
Cascade
Wagler
FBI
Marion High School
Iowa House
West Branch High School
Cathy Steen
West Branch Middle School
Steen
Cedar Rapids opens fourth call for Ambroz building proposals
Cedar Rapids invites redevelopment proposals for the 18 700 square foot Ambroz building at 2000 Mount Vernon Rd SE after three prior failed efforts. The city seeks financially viable plans that boost Mount Vernon Road corridor investment and preserve a sense of place with possible renovation or new construction. Proposals due March 15 with a public hearing February 13.
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Cedar Rapids
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Rd
City Parks and Recreation Department
Northwest Recreation Center
11Th St
Ambroz
Buchanan Elementary
Ann Poe
Mount Vernon Road
Ashley Vanoray
Vanorny
City Hall
First St. SE
Gazette of Cedar Rapids subscription rates and contact details
The Gazette lists subscription rates: $9 per week and $491.50 yearly for in state seven day delivery, and $653.60 yearly for out of state seven day delivery. It provides postal address, postmaster note, and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Gazette Co. Inc
Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids
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Eric Goranson
Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
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Meyer
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R-Granville
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R-Montour
House Public Safety Committee
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Thegazette
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E. Iowa
Emily. Andersen
C.R
Adam Lindenlaub
Council
Linn County
Marissa
Payne
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Gazette
Gazette Communications Inc
Falience Company
Americleaniowa.com
Merigl
CDC
Osha Quir
Faty
Eugene Nassif Jr
Blairs Ferry
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