Prairie Moon Ballroom Fire Ruled Furnace Malfunction
The State Fire Marshal's Office says the Prairie Moon Ballroom fire was caused by a furnace malfunction near the north stage. Ten rural departments responded about 5 a.m. but the landmark building was nearly destroyed. owners Pete and Jan Novak discuss possible rebuilding in the Linn County town of about 200 people with no definite plans yet.
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Prairie Moon
Pete
Jan Novak
Linn County
Older Drivers Sought for UI Research Study
University of Iowa researchers seek drivers age 65 and older for winter spring studies in the Iowa Driving Simulator at the U of Center for Computer Aided Design. Participants earn about $10 per hour for one to three hours, with an extra $10 for referrals. Call (319) 335-5807.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
U of Center For
Ridgeway case upheld in first degree murder appeal
The Iowa Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the murder conviction of Robert Wemark 53 a former northeast Iowa law officer for the January 1993 stabbing death of his wife Melissa 32. The court rejected his venue change and involuntary confession challenges finding his statements voluntary and Miranda rights understood.
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Iowa Court of Appeals
Northeast
Iowa
Robert Wemark
Wemark
Melissa
Ridgeway
Winneshiek County
James Beeghly
Fayette County
Trial begins in June crash chaos and blame
In Linn County a vehicular homicide trial centers on Mike Miller accused of reckless driving in a crash on County Home Road that killed two friends, Richard Soden and Kraig Scholbrock. The defense blames a third driver Lindy Carr, while the prosecutor frames a cat and mouse pursuit before Miller’s attempt to pass.
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Azette Stall
Linn County
Mike Miller
Miller
Linn-Mar
Richard Soden
Kraig Scholbrock
Whittier
County Home Road
Harold Denton
Ridge Dr
Marion
Michael Irvine
Lindy Carr
First St
Irvine
Carr
Denton
Rockwell- Collins
Anamosa
Michael Miller
Linn
Jury selection slows in Garza murder trial
Webster City reports delays as Hamilton County District Court panelists prepare to hear evidence in Ruben Garza murder case. Testimony expected after juror questions on duties and conflicts. Garza 33 faces first degree murder kidnapping and sexual abuse charges. Proceedings moved from Linn County due to pretrial publicity.
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Waazelle Couits
Webster City
Hamilton County District Court
Ruben Garza
Hamilton County
Garza
Susan Vega
Marion
Linn County
Scott Anderson
Hamilton
Highway 20
David Remley
Anderson
Webster County
Fort Dodge
Linn County Sheriff's
Cedar Rapids Police Seek 43 New Positions Report
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Bud Byrne requests 43 new city positions including 21 officers and three detectives at a budget meeting. If approved the plan would cost about 1.66 million annually in salary and benefits, with additional positions across general fund and enterprise departments. The council faces a 1996 deficit and tax revenue projections include a 2 percent tax increase due to valuation growth.
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Lonnie Zingala
Cedar Rapids
Bud Byrne
Byrne
General Fund
Enterprise
Bob McMahan
Kiesau family practice ends after 80 years in Postville
Dr Milton Kiesau retired Jan 1 after eight decades serving Postville with his father Dr Frederick Kiesau and later his son. The Kiesau legacy began with his grandfather and included delivering generations of locals. Milt remains, at 86, with a medical bag in his car and memories of a long career.
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Postville
Olville
Milton Kiesau
Milt
Frederick Kiesau
Frankville
Kiesau
Frederick
Pauline Kiesau
David
California
Mexico
Colorado
Pauline
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