Johnson County approves building new county jail facility
Johnson County supervisors unanimously approve a new jail at an estimated cost of 10 to 20 million dollars to address severe overcrowding. The plan includes space for 255 inmates, a courtroom, and sheriff offices, with a bond decision set for August 30 and a site committee to report by August 3. Local concerns cite safety and costs of transporting inmates to other jails.
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Bluestem Freedom Fest Cuts Festival Waste
Cedar Rapids Bluestem Solid Waste Agency announced that Freedom Festival attendees helped reach the goal of separating 60 percent of recyclable waste from the landfill. The effort reduced overall festival waste and promoted recycling during the event.
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Cedar Rapids festival saves waste through composting and recycling
Bluestem officials report festival trash totals declined by diverting 46 to 86 percent of waste from landfills. About 200 volunteers and staff directed four-bin sorting for food waste paper No 1 plastic and non recyclable materials with compostables sent to Bluestem facility. A $19,935 Iowa Department grant funds the three year program involving vendors’ rising cost shares. Taste of Iowa Rockin On The River will repeat the effort over Labor Day weekend.
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Memmer murder case faces specified felonies in Iowa City
Johnson County Attorney J. Patrick White filed a specification of felonies to support forcible felony murder theory in the Memmer case. The offenses cited are assault with intent to commit sexual abuse first degree arson and first degree burglary. Memmer, 25, is accused of killing Laura Watson Dal ton and Maria Lehner after a fire at 427 S Van Buren St. March 19 1999. Dalton 29 formerly of Omaha Neb worked as a Creston paramedic. Lehner 27 was an environmental coordinator in Belton Mo and from Nor walk Wis. Autopsies cite blows to the head and sexual assault in Dalton’s death. The fire was linked to covering the deaths. Trial date set for Oct 16.
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All-Female Shift Planned for Iowa Juvenile Home
Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo plans an all female facility starting July 1 2001 following gender specificity recommendations. IJH representatives spoke to the Council on Human Services on Wednesday. The 1999 Legislature directed the residence and treatment center to adjust its gender focus.
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Toledo to convert juvenile facility to girls only unit
The 2000 legislature funded a shift of the Toledo juvenile home to an all female facility. IJH Superintendent Bob Eppler notes that Drake University professor and consultant helped map current status and needs. Mendoza's guidelines now guide gender specific services for adolescent women, informing ongoing staff training.
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