Settlement reached in TouchPlay suit in Iowa
An $8.9 million tentative settlement covers 32 of 33 TouchPlay operators in Iowa as part of a larger $15.5 million state payout to plaintiffs. The deal, announced by Attorney General Tom Miller, avoids trial for most remaining claims while one manufacturer and one distributor pursue litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
TouchPlay
Attorney General’s Office
Tom Miller
Polk County
Miller
World traveler Louise Knapp dies at 97 in Cedar Rapids
Louise Knapp 97 of Cedar Rapids died Monday. She was a longtime community leader involved with Coe Alumni Association The Tourist Club St Pauls United Methodist Church and Philanthropic Education Organization among others. Knapp visited 72 countries and inspired others through global engagement and service. Her daughter Kathy Eldon of Malibu praised her impact and zest for life. She also led Camp Fire Cub Scouts and supported Security Corporation of Iowa and the United Way legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Shaverne
Cedar Rapids
Louise Knapp
Kathy Knapp Eldon
Malibu
Calif
Eldon
Knapp
Coe Alumni Association
the Tourist Club
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Philan
Thropic Educational Organization
The
United Nations
Home Garden Club
Coe College
Securities Corporation of Iowa
Carolyn Wellson
United Way
Osprey reintroduction returns birds to Dubuque area
Four 42 day old osprey chicks released at Mud Lake Park mark a restoration effort by Dubuque County. Two males and two females from a northern Wisconsin nest now perch atop 40 foot poles as they begin wing trials and await migration. Conservation staff note ospreys' water hunting prowess and say paint identifiers will fade by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dubuque County
Mud Lake Park
Mississippi
Pat Schlarbaum
Iowa
Central
South America
DNA
United States
Iowa schools require lead and dental screenings for children
Iowa law now requires newly enrolled students to have blood lead testing and dental disease screenings. Kindergarten and ninth graders must show proof of these screenings, with help available from health officials if families struggle to meet the requirements. Parents should check records and contact providers for checkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Health
Tom Newton
CIETC pay scandal could go to trial in two years
A federal suit seeks over 1.3 million in misused funds from the defunct Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium. An August 2010 trial date was set by agreeing attorneys in Des Moines. The action names seven former executives including ex CEO Ramona Cunningham and a former CIETC consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
CIETC
Iowa Attorney General’s
Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium
Ramona Cunningham
Iowa City man charged after Dubuque Market crash
Mark D. Baker, 20, of 1761 Bristol Dr., Iowa City, is charged after an incident at 2:13 a.m. Friday at the Dubuque and Market streets intersection. He faces counts including possession of a fictitious driver's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark D. Baker
Bristol Dr
Iowa City
Dubuque
Market Streets
Assault charges filed in multiple Iowa City area cases
Jeffrey C. Wallace 56 of 415 M Ave NW faces cocaine possession and paraphernalia charges after an alleged incident at Budget Inn. Joseph S. Thomas 21 of 630 Kirkwood Parkway SW Apt 1 Cedar Rapids charged with assault causing bodily injury to a woman and her 13 year old son. Devonia M. Winston 20 of 1814 High St faces interference with official acts and causing bodily injury during a resisting arrest at her residence where Officer Davia Droll sustained a torn fingernail. Public access to the victim’s identity was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey C. Wallace
M Ave
Budget Inn
16Th Ave
Johnson County
Iowa City
Joseph S. Thomas
Kirkwood Parkway
Apt
Cedar Rapids
Leon L Watley
Hollywood Blvd
Tracy Lane
Devonia M. Winston
High St
Davia Droll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greater America Distributing
Nebraska Technical Services Inc
Omaha
Neb
International Gameo Inc
Iowa Lottery
Royal Financial
Pat.shaver
Gazcomm.com
Ospreys
Frances Eggers
University of Dubuque
Web of Life Environmental Club
Restoration
Clinton
Eggers
Mississippi River Valley
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
C.D
Premier Investments of
Iowa News
Prairie City
Polk County Sheriff's Office
ISU
Ames
Iowa State University
Daniel L. Grice
Food Service
Grice
Memorial Union
Gene Deisinger
Gricer
PTL
PTA
Kimberly Woods-Douglass
Woods-Douglas
Parent-Teacher Association
Fes
GazetteOnline.com
Dubuque and Market Streets
Linn County
Windmill Manor
Liberty Drive
Coralville
United Way Flood Relief Fund
Garden Court Alzheimer’s Wing
Liberty Dr
New
Poss & Se
Ari
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!