Corridor court schedule and university leadership changes
The attempted murder trial of James Maclin Jr. in Cedar Rapids is reset to November 3 after a March 2007 stabbing at Robin Kleppe’s home that left two victims seriously injured. Separately, Downing Thomas is named interim associate provost and dean of International Programs at the University of Iowa, taking over from William Reisinger.
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James Maclin Jr
Cedar Rapids
Maclin
Denene Kuennen
Robin Kleppe
Kleppe
Kuennen
Downing Thomas
University of Iowa
William Reisinger
Thomas
Study Abroad
Office of
Wallace Loh
News Tips Contact Lines For Cedar Rapids Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
New Cedar Rapids police chief wades into flood response
Greg Graham, 46, new Cedar Rapids police chief, arrives from Ocala Florida and faces the Cedar River flood. He led disaster duties and evacuated Time Check and Czech Village neighborhoods while directing patrols from a temporary station at the Ice Arena. He notes Florida storms prepared him for disruption.
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Edar Rapids
Greg Graham
Ocala
Fla
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Graham
Florida
First St
Czech Village
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Greg Graham Reflects on Flood Response
Cedar Rapids police chief Greg Graham discusses the 2008 floods and the department’s community policing approach. He credits staff, outlines checkpoint challenges, and notes ongoing recovery while his family supports relief efforts.
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Graham
Amy
Ocala
Displaced Mexican artist finds new role in Cedar Rapids
Leonardo Torcuato, a Mexico City artist, rebuilt life after the 1985 earthquake and now after the Cedar Rapids flood relocates with wife Ana Mayela Chavez and son Leonard Jr. He will become the first artist in residence at the Paul Engle Center for Neighborhood Arts, continuing to bring art to abused and homeless communities despite losses.
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Leonardo Torcuato
Mexico City
Cedar Rapids
Leonardo
Ana Mayela Chavez
Leonard Jr
14Th Ave
Riverside Park
Ana
Leonard
Leonard Torcuato
Paul Engle
Fourth Ave
Hit-and-run investigation in Carter death remains open
Delaware County Sheriff and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continue to probe the 2006 hit-and-run death of 21 year old Matthew Carter near Hopkinton. No solid vehicle description or new leads. a reward for information is offered and tips are welcome at the sheriff's office.
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Orlan Love
Gazette
Matthew Carter
Hopkinton
Delaware County
LeClerc
Carter
Monticello
Jones-Delaware
Samantha Bales
255Th Avenue
Hard
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Hopkinton man killed by unknown vehicle on Delaware Road
Matthew Billy Carter 21 of Hopkinton was struck by an unidentified vehicle while walking on the Jones Delaware Road southwest of Hopkinton on July 9 2006. He died at the scene and the driver fled the area. Authorities investigate the fatal crash.
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Matthew “Billy” Carter
Hopkinton
Jones, Delaware
Newstrack follows up on local newsmakers
The Gazette reports follow ups on prominent local figures and events appearing on Monday editions. Readers are invited to submit tips or updates to the Cedar Rapids newsroom via mail, phone, or email.
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P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
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