Evidence hurdle clears in Joslyn retrial for murder
In Cedar Rapids, Shirley Joslyn seeks a new jury trial after the Iowa Supreme Court ordered a retrial for the 1979 Bever Avenue murder of her husband Robert. Prosecutors tie money, phone, and witness links to a conspiracy claim while defense seeks exclusion of a key brother’s confession and related testimony.
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Shirley Joslyn
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Robert
Bever Avenue
Iowa Supreme Court
Edward
Joslyn
Cuba Ends Direct U.S. Control in 1909
United States completes withdrawal from direct governance of Cuba in 1909, marking a shift toward formal Cuban self rule under new arrangements and a continuing U.S. influence in Caribbean affairs.
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United States
Cuba
City approves land purchase for Cedar Rapids new library
City Council approved paying 579 857 to B C R Co title holder for an additional parcel housing Smulekoff Furniture warehouse for the Cedar Rapids library site at Second Street and Fifth Avenue SE. The condemnation board set the higher award, with appeal possible.
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Cedar Rapids’ New Library
Smulekoff Furniture
B.C.R. Co
Ilinois Central Gulf Railroad
Belden Hill
Hawkeye Oil Co
Second Street
Fifth Avenue
Eviction petitions filed in Linn County court at Corrigan Mobile Home Park
The Corrigan Corporation seeks eviction of Danny and Denise Hartman and George and Donna Bell for nonpayment of rent and gas bills at 7100 Mount Vernon Road SE. Hartmans owe $346.46 and Bells $282.44. a hearing is set for Friday. The case follows a broader tenant dispute with park managers over gas and water issues and alleged heat outages during January weekend.
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First Avenue
Linn County District Court
Corrigan
Mobile Home Park
Hartmans and
Bells
John and
Margie Corrigan
Theft and assault charges filed against C R man
Jeffrey A. Taber, 22, of 3924 14th Ave SE, was arrested and charged with shoplifting, intoxication and assault after allegedly trying to steal cigarettes from Hy Vee on Mount Vernon Road SE. He allegedly kicked an arresting officer, and an odor of alcohol was noted. He was held at Linn County Jail pending arraignment.
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Jeffrey A. Taber
14Th Ave
Taber
Hy Vee
Mount Vernon Road
Linn County
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