Identity sought in body found in burning minivan
Investigators believe they know who the man is but confirmation may take up to two weeks. Tama County officials say the body was found in a blue minivan burned along Highway 30 near Toledo around 12:30 a.m. July 3. Detectives traced the van to its owner and have dental records, though the dental ID specialist isn’t on duty until the week of July 22.
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Dave Ruppp
Tama County Sheriff's Department
Toledo
Highway 30
State Division of Criminal Investigation
Ruppp
UI receives $6.8 million grant for brain study renewal
University of Iowa researchers secure a five year renewal from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to continue work on cerebral vascular biology in health and disease. The grant funds cerebral vascular research at UI in Iowa City, highlighting ongoing studies and support.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Burlington man dies in rollover on Highway 34 near Lockridge
A Burlington man died Tuesday after losing control eastbound on Highway 34 near Lockridge, Iowa. State Patrol reported the vehicle rolled into a ditch around 4:50 p.m. The town of Lockridge lies in Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa.
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State hears busing arguments in Cedar Rapids case
Administrative law judge Susan Anderson and transportation expert Terry Voy heard three sides on whether the Cedar Rapids district can charge for busing within two miles of Viola Gibson Elementary. The PTA Safety Committee appeals a ruling upholding the fee while arguing safety should override cost and all such students eligible for free rides where safety concerns exist.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Viola Gibson
Iowa Department of Education
Susan Anderson
Terry Voy
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State Education Boardroom
Sioux City
Viola Gibson Elementary
PTA Safety Committee
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Martino
Horses Surge in Buchanan County Fair Pony Show
At the Buchanan County Fair horses and ponies return to prominence in 4H and FFA events. Lucy Wiebbecke notes more rural spaces and growing interest as 40 competitors ride and show, with Sara Marine 11 of Lamont showing the grand champion pony and declaring the animal responds to her signals.
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Fairbank
Buchanan County
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Randy Koch
Lamont
Sara Marine
Sara
Duane Crock
Buchanan County Fair
Independence
Samantha Morine
Chip’s Lightning
Morine
4-H
Iowa City police docket goes online for public access
Iowa City police launch a new Web site igov.org/police offering a daily police log, department reports, and photos. The arrest docket will be posted within two weeks and updated regularly, with a blood alcohol calculator and future plans for a Most Wanted list.
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Iowa City
Hurd
Alana Vavra
Linn County Courthouse to install security scanners
Linn County Courthouse will add walk through metal detectors and baggage scanners starting Monday. Deputies will screen for weapons, with handheld devices for alarms. access routes will change with underground parking entrants redirected to the east door.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Don Zeller
Jeff Norton
Rick Barrett
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