Autopsy planned in city after A-1 Imports fire
Authorities schedule an autopsy today after the A-1 Imports trade business suffered a Jan 18 2002 fire causing 6000 dollars in damage. Bill Dolezal reported seeing ambulances and patrol cars around 12 30 am and the DCI arriving between 5 and 5 30 am as investigators removed gear from a van. He noted a teenage daughter of owner Heal who resided in the same building. Heal was treated and released and the pit bull was placed in care.
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Heal
A-1 Imports
Tomas
Bill Dolezal
Dolezal
DCI
A-1
Pierce Panel Finds University Lacked Victim Support
A Pierce Panel report cites four errors in procedures and communication at the university during a criminal case. It criticizes inapt athletic department statements by Steve Alford while proceedings continued and notes insufficient victim protection and limited involvement by officials. The panel interviewed Alford, Athletics Director Bowlsby, County Attorney White, and UI General Counsel Schantz. Alford declined comment. Bowlsby was unavailable.
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Willard
Sandy” Boyd
Steve Alford
Pierce
Alford
Bob Bowlsby
Johnson County
J. Patrick White
Mark Schantz
the Gazette
Bowlsby
Ment
Schantz
Boyd
University of Iowa panel finds four errors in Pierce case handling
The committee cites missing officials during the settlement talks, inappropriate statements by athletic staff during proceedings, and possible insufficient protection for the victim. It questions whether Pierce’s athlete status biased concerns, while noting no conclusion on preferential treatment. The report calls for policy reforms and a welfare committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Pierce
University of Iowa
Athletic Department
Pierce
Recommendations to curb athlete misconduct actions
The plan calls for suspending athletes charged with felonies or sexual assault from athletic activities until criminal proceedings conclude. It also urges training for athletic department staff on handling highly sensitive public issues and restoring a Student-Athlete Welfare Committee to oversee crime misconduct and welfare policies for student athletes.
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Nicholas Colangelo
Board In Control of Athletics
Pierce
Colangelo
Boyd
Jim Tomkovicz
Athletic Department
Funeral homes face higher costs as airlines cut full size jets
Cedar Rapids funeral directors report added costs and delays since United and American cut full size jet service to Eastern Iowa. With limited options at Des Moines and Chicago, transport of human remains now requires longer drives and higher fees for families.
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Olivier
Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United
American Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis
Washington State
Des Moines
Ciha
Quad Cities International
Moline
FedEx
AirTran
Carter
Chicago
Pam Hinman
Eastern Iowa
UPS
Airborne Express
Sally Davenport
Davenport
Peter Teahen
Teahen
Pated
Maryland Students Admit Cheating by Cell Phone Texts
Six University of Maryland students admitted cheating on an accounting exam by using cell phones to receive text answers from friends outside the classroom. Another six students were implicated in the scheme where the professor posted the key on the Internet for initial access.
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Rockville, Md
University of Maryland
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The
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Larry Mullendore
Northwest
Dan Ciha
Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service
Iowa City
Quad Cities
Bruce Carter
Mullendore
Sane Candies
United States
Lindale Mall
BettyJaneCandies.com
Gazette @ Communications
Gloria Dwyer
47Th Ave
Amana
Hummel
Anni
Disney
David Winter
Lehm Books & Gifts
Main Street
Lehmbooksandgifts
Clearance Center
DE Teme
Clarion Hotel & Conv. Ctr
Sheraton Four Points
33Rd Ave
AmEx
Ronald B. Gorayeb
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