Iowa Woman May Face Federal Death Penalty For 1993 Murders
Angela Johnson of Klemme Iowa could become the first person in the state to face the federal death penalty since 1963 amid five murder counts and related charges tied to methamphetamine trafficking and the disappearance of two witnesses. The hearing in US District Court examined defense conflicts as judge Bennett weighs replacement of Johnsons two court appointed lawyers. McNeese a jail mate implicated Johnsons knowledge of the murder victims locations while arguing for his own attorney.
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Mason City
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Group charged in Johnson thefts to be tried separately
A Johnson County district judge ruled that Ronald Lee Evans of North Liberty and Ann Marie Devine with daughter Erika Lynn Devine of Iowa City will not be tried together on four counts of first degree theft, two counts of second degree theft, and one ongoing criminal conduct charge. They are accused of stealing a motor home, speed boat, pickup, construction trailer and other goods in October before fleeing to Mexico.
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Johnson County
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Mexico
Marion mayor touts growth and projects in State of the City
Marion Mayor Vic Klopfenstein speaking to the Rotary highlighted 30 percent population growth to nearly 25,000 and a 75 percent rise in assessed value to about 680 million. He defended belt law arrests as only 3 percent, urged against a property tax freeze, backed the Whitetail Lodge project, and outlined 2001 goals including a new City Hall and bypass development. He noted a Russia trip funded by REAP and paid personally.
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Meningitis alert as community urged to seek treatment
Solon United Methodist Church and Brosh Funeral Home note Mr Smith death from meningitis. Health official Annette Scheib urges treatment for those in contact and classmates within three feet. Viral meningitis described as common but rarely deadly. Contact Erin Walter for details.
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