DeWitt Prepares for Overnight RAGBRAI Stop Big Iowa Ride
DeWitt gears up for its first overnight RAGBRAI stop as 800 volunteers plan entertainment, beverage gardens, and logistics for up to 20 000 visitors. City leaders formed RAGBRAI Incorporated to coordinate town events and support local businesses during the 426 mile ride ending in Clinton.
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Istrator
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de Witt Observer
North Liberty home fire prompts evacuation and rescue
Residents escaped unharmed after a fire at 1557 Burr Drive in North Liberty. Fire crews arrived at 2 13 p m and brought the blaze under control in 26 minutes, rescuing a car as extensive damage occurred. The cause is under investigation with Red Cross assisting occupants. Fire departments from Coralville Solon Swisher Iowa City and Tiffin aided along with police and emergency services.
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Correction clarifies Walker shop ownership photo
The Gazette corrects misidentification in a July 11 photo. Lowell and Karen Meier are the actual owners of the Walker shop with the antique gas pumps and the 1957 Chevrolet out front. Readers may comment on accuracy or fairness by calling the listed numbers.
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Man faces up to 54 years for sexual mistreatment
Carlos Hivento, 34, was found guilty by a Johnson County jury of five felony third degree sexual mistreatment counts and two aggravated invasion of privacy counts for video recorded assaults on a 19 year old woman in Iowa City. He faces up to 54 years in prison with possible merges reducing time. The incidents occurred Nov 18 2018 near the Fieldhouse Bar and Iowa House Hotel, with video evidence showing the victim visibly incapacitated and unable to consent. He also faced contraband and drug charges, linked to cocaine found at arrest. Additional charges and trials are expected for three more alleged victims.
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