Audit Finds 56000 Missing From Springville Lunch Accounts
State audit identifies 48636 undeposited cafeteria collections and 6550 in improper disbursements at Springville district. Former food services director Manjal Houdeshell handled deposits. she resigned Jan 2 2009. District insured to cover losses. no charges filed. district tightens controls.
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Springville
Meredith Hines
Dochtermaine Gazette
David Vaudt
Manjal Houdeshell
Senator Dvorsky’s email hacked in scam attempt
Coralville Senator Bob Dvorsky faced a hack in which his Yahoo account sent an appeal for money after his wallet was lost. Hundreds of contacts received the email. authorities advise ignoring it. Dvorsky suspects a months old password compromise and is coordinating with Yahoo to improve security.
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Man Nelso
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Dvorsky
Scotland
Jami Brinton
Gazette
Iowa City
D-Coralville
Yahoo
Johnson County
Lonny Pulkrabek
Pulkrabek
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Sen. Dvorsky
Iowa campaigns grapple with regulating new media
State actors debate social media rules in campaigns with experts noting transparency and paid-for by disclosures. Campaign advisers warn against overregulation and stress quick online fact checking, while bloggers face basic rules. Authorities anticipate ongoing issues as platforms evolve.
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Smithson
Steve Grubbs
Jeff Link
Grubbs
Victory Enterprises
Davenport
Link
Link Strategies
Des Moines
Didate
Facebook
Iowa
Analysts view Iowa House race as tossup in 2010
Longtime analyst Louis Jacobson says control of the Iowa House is a tossup with Democrats leading 56 to 44 and GOP hopes rising as Terry Branstad gains over Gov. Culver. He notes the Senate leans Democratic and cautions ratings could shift in coming months.
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James Q. Lynch
le Gazette
Louis Jacobson
Iowa House
Jacobson
Terry Branstad
Chet Culver
GOP
Towa
Barack Obama
Senate
Multiple arrests reported in Eastern Iowa area
Public safety and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa list several Wednesday and Friday arrests. Jenna Harris aged 23, Jamie Trimble 32, Jared Kladivo 21, Carlos Moore 33, Gregory Long 43, and Randy Chipman 44 are cited with addresses and locations including Marion and North Liberty. Some offenses are noted as second or third offenses and one case includes marijuana possession.
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Iowa
Jenna L. Harris
20Th St
E Avenue
Ellis Boulevard
Jamie R. Trimble
Glenbrook Dr
Marion Blvd
Marion
Jared L. Kladivo
38Th St. Dr
38Th Street Drive
Carlos E. Moore
B Ave
Hiawatha
20Th Ave
Gregory A. Long
North Ridge Dr
North Liberty
Core Fitness
Jordan Street
Long
Log Assault Charges And Drug Violations In Linn County
Ronald L. Kunkle 19 of 318 18th St NE faces assault causing bodily injury after allegedly striking Samuel Miller with a belt at 2535 Fifth Ave Marion. Krothopis A. Thompson 32 of 402 21st Ave SW charged with possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver and drug tax stamp violation for 25 grams crack cocaine found during a traffic stop in 4000 block 21st Ave SW. Da Ron A. Vann 18 of 1641 34th St SE charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver for crack cocaine and marijuana in the 500 block First Ave E. Prince A. Riley 23 of 307 E College St No 1813 charged with keeping a drug house housing quantities of marijuana. Police say additional marijuana found at the residence and at least two co defendants were selling drugs.
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Ronald L. Kunkle
18Th St
Samuel Miller
Fifth Ave
Marion
Krothopis A. Thompson
21St Ave
21St Avenue
da Ron A. Vann
34Th St. SE
First Avenue E
Prince A. Riley
E. College St. No. 1813
Forgery charge forger accused of passing bad check at bank
Ferdos L. Al-Yassiri, 30, of 325 31st St NW, faces forgery and identity theft counts after allegedly attempting to cash a $275 check with a false signature at Heritage Bank on Blairs Ferry Road NE. Separate home incidents on multiple dates report property damage and thefts, including electronics, statues, and cash totaling around $1,635 across several residences and a church.
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Ferdos L. Al-Yassiri
31St St
Heritage Bank
Blairs Ferry Rd
16Th St. NE
Kenrich Dr
Lortz Dr
Marion
Third St
Immanuel Baptist Church
F Ave. NW
Bramble Rd
Kirkwood rejects non profit role in city animal control plan
At a joint council supervisors meeting Kirkwood ruled out a non profit run shelter. The city will buy or lease land for a city operated animal control site, with Kirkwood housing a regional facility but not under a non profit. Oleson and Starcevich defended the city and Kirkwood positions while pursuing options with Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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Corbett
Council-Supervisors
Oleson
Starcevich
Marion
Cedar Valley Humane Society Board
Cedar Rapids
Cit
Ies
Linn County
Nebraska Humane Society
Omaha
Cedar Valley Humane Society
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Walmart
Terry Rhinehart
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Houdeshell
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Division of Criminal Investigation
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Meredith
Sazcomm.com
Jami
Brinton
Kerg
Twitter
jJames.lynch
Gazcomm.com
Governing.com
PolitiFact
St. Petersburg
James
Randy A. Chipman
Napoleon Lane
340Th St
Kirkwood
Non-profits
FEMA
Steve.gravelle
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