Flu Shot Still Could Benefit Iowans Across Counties
Iowa reports 33 confirmed flu cases in 20 counties including Johnson and Linn with University Hygienic Laboratory tests. hospitals also confirm cases at University Hospitals Mercy Medical Cedar Rapids and St. Luke's Cedar Rapids. Doctors urge vaccination as flu season can run through March.
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Drivers and laws urged to curb teen driving risk
The AAA report urges states to reexamine graduated license laws as teens remain in the driver seat with passengers pedestrians and bicyclists. Gov Vilsack advocated banning teen cell phone use while driving and Iowa KYDS supports stricter limits including passenger and night driving restrictions.
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Local Public Notices Summary
The Log collects safety agency and county attorney notices from public sources in Eastern Iowa, compiled by The Gazette for regional readers.
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Burglary Reports Hit Multiple Local Addresses
Burglaries reported at residences and businesses between Sunday night and Monday morning. Items stolen include cash and valuables such as a saw valued at 200 dollars and furniture valued at 1,200 dollars. Investigations underway at 1319 C Street SW 1323 First Avenue SE 3101 D Avenue NE 1550 16th Avenue SW.
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Sexual assault reports across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Cedar Rapids police received a sexual assault report from a girl regarding an incident in northeast Cedar Rapids on Monday. In Iowa City a 29 year old woman reported a sexual assault Monday in the 400 block of Peterson Street.
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Warrant controversy in Bentley case sparks defense claims
Amber Alert prompted March 25 tip about 10 year old Jetsefa’s disappearance and Bentley as suspect. Defense argues warrant was based on hearsay and overly broad, lacking specific search site details while prosecutors say the document identified the address and had grounds to search. Evidence included possible blood on jeans and hands, plus seized clothing and DNA samples.
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