Newman killed in Cedar Rapids robbery over money and drugs
Cedar Rapids authorities say Tarrence Newman 40 was killed during a Nov 12 2017 robbery to steal money and drugs. Rayshaun Friend 29 was arrested and charged with first degree murder robbery and armed with intent with bail set at 2 million. Police continue investigation with a second unidentified suspect at large.
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Cedar Rapids
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Tyler Johnston
Linn County District Court
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Tarrence Newman
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Rayshaun Dion Friend
Cedar Rapids Public Safety
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Sixth Judicial District
Iowa Board of Medicine head placed on administrative leave
Mark Bowden, executive director since 2008, is on administrative leave from the Iowa Board of Medicine. Officials cite no reason, with details about timing and pay remaining unclear. Bowden earned $114,312 last year and previously edited Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Iowa Board of Medicine
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Hydrologist warns against fighting the last flood in Iowa
University of Iowa hydrologist Witold Krajewski says Cedar Rapids and Iowa face recurring flood risk. He notes more than half of Iowa counties have had presidential disaster declarations since 1988 and urges proactive flood protection as temperatures rise. The discussion follows Cedar Rapids receiving 117 million to bolster defenses.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Witold Krajewski
US Flood Center
Iowa
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Tyler Olson
Iowa Public Television
Iowa Press
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Flood protection plans outlined for Cedar River area
Iowa officials urged flood vigilance on TV and online as Cedar River defenses expand. Ex legislator Olson cited over a decade of funding totaling about 750 million dollars, including 117 million from the Army Corps, to add levees and flood walls downtown.
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Cedar River
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James.lynch
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