Cedar Rapids city dismissed in excessive force suit
A federal judge ruled Cedar Rapids cannot be held liable under federal law for police officers actions in a case where Patrick James Sr. alleges officers used excessive force during a wrongful arrest for his son. The suit proceeds against officers Rasmussen and Payne with trial possible on claims of excessive force and probable cause.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Edward J. McManus
McManus
Grant Rasmussen
Bruce Payne
Patrick James Sr
Patrick James Jr
Patrick James
James Sr
Rasmussen and Payne
Greg Buelow
Payne
Trish.mehaffey
Thegazette
Red Cross shelter closes in Vinton after EF-2 tornado
The American Red Cross shelter at Vinton-Shellsburg High School opened after an EF-2 tornado damaged town buildings. Though the shelter is closing, Red Cross caseworkers will be at the high school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday to meet with families.
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Vinton
American Red Cross
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
21St St
Peter Teahen
Red Cross
Gazette
Eastern Iowa arrest log lists multiple July charges across Cedar Rapids area
The log names individuals from Iowa counties facing charges including driving while barred, second and third offenses, and drug possession. Several suspects are linked to Cedar Rapids Marion and Fairfax locations with July dates and addresses. Some cases include additional counts such as assault on a peace officer and child endangerment.
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Tyrone J. Harris
Holiday Rd
Apt
Coralville
Wilson Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Larry J. Hanson
Fairfax
McClintock
Palo
Trena M. Thompkins
Sixth Ave
15Th Street
Sixth Avenue
Rosemary Stewart
Lori Dr
Robert W. Zynda
Bowler St
Hiawatha
76Th Avenue
Cherry Valley Road
Chris A. Lala
Mount Vernon Rd
First Ave
Benjamin L. Puccio
20Th St
Cottage Grove Rd
Maria A. Randle-Griffin
E Ave
Apt. 2
Alison K. Peters
J. St
J Street
15Th Avenue
Brian P. Beasley
Lisbon
First Street
Mount Vernon
Trevor M. Shemka
Armar Dr
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion
John R. Collins
Brockman Ave
62Nd Street
Christy M.H. Olberding
31St St
West Main Street
Robins
Tyler J. Slager
Urbana
Interstate 380
Monticello Fair attracts big acts and sold out crowds
The Monticello fair has drawn major performers for over four decades with sold-out shows by Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood. Organizers highlight free hillside seating with a $10 gate and giant screens. Rascal Flatts paved the way with an air conditioned tent, and booking veteran Bill Magann notes the stage and venue have evolved to accommodate high demand.
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Monticello
Tim McGraw
Miranda Lambert
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Dierks Bentley
Boston
88 Special
Styx
Dennis DeYoung
King & Country
Underwood
Florida Georgia Line
John Harms
Harms
William Morris Agency
Bill Magann
Variety Attractions Inc
Zanesville
Ohio
Jones County Fair
Blake Shelton
Great Jones County Fair draws crowds in Monticello
Monticello hosts the Great Jones County Fair at 700 N Maple St through Sunday with gate price 10 dollars and free entry for children 10 and younger. Fair executive Harms, 61, aims to grow the operation on a 3.5 million dollar budget while sponsors include Wellmark and Destination Country. Jones County Tourism official Bob Hatcher notes the fair and nearby National Motorcycle Museum generate about 23 million dollars in yearly spending.
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Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Jones County Fair
Monticello
Maple St
Harms
Wellmark
Destination Country
UnityPoint Health
Jones Regional Medical Center
Fleck Sales
7G Distributing
Cedar Rapids
Cruz Faces Endorsement Pressure At Republican Convention
The speech filled with unity appeals as Cruz faced calls to back Donald Trump while Gov. Pence led a pledge of allegiance. Behind the scenes the party lingered on whether Cruz would endorse Trump amid a divided convention atmosphere.
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New Jersey
Chris Christie
Cruz
Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Iowa
Mike Pence
America
Trump
Pence
United States
Obama
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Jennifer Hemmingsen
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