Early 2012 Campaigning Starts in Iowa Seen
Iowa activists say 2012 campaigning began early with visits from potential Republican candidates including Jindal Huckabee Ensign Barbour and Palin among others. Observers note Iowa remains pivotal as candidates build networks and test support ahead of caucuses.
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County and Riverside clash over casino funds dispute
Washington County will hire a law firm to represent the county in a dispute with Riverside over $175,000 annual revenue shares tied to a $140 million casino project. Riverside says a 2005 revenue-sharing agreement is void due to debt law. county contends it remains valid.
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Four Defendants Convicted or Sentenced in Cedar Rapids Federal Case
Orrington Gardner, 24, of Waterloo, convicted of felon in possession of firearm and faces up to 10 years and 250000 fine. Dale Yarrington, 42, Buckingham, convicted of possession of child pornography and faces up to 10 years. Julio Zalapa-Urbina, 34, formerly of St Joseph, charged with failing to appear for sentencing and faces up to five years and 250000 fine. Trenton Dawson, 23, Kalona, sentenced to over two years for unlawful possession of firearms by a felon. deputies recovered AK 47 shotgun ammunition magazines and drug paraphernalia during August search.
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Log of Eastern Iowa Public Safety Activity
The Log records accusations from public safety and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids reports at 1:53 a.m. Sunday near Melrose and Emerald streets in Iowa City, an arrest of Eduardo Garces 33 of 2100 Scott Blvd No 101 Iowa City, time not listed at Highway 6 and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City. Melissa Barker 28 of Cedar Rapids, was noted at 11:11 p.m. Saturday near Highway 965 and 240th Street North Liberty.
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Emerald Streets
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Scott Blvd
Highway 6
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Melissa Barker
240Th Street
North Liberty
Operating While Intoxicated In Nine Iowa City Area Incidents
A string of intoxicated driving arrests includes Martha L. Moran 57 Cedar Rapids at 800 block Eighth Street SW and Neal M. Soukup 18 Iowa City at East Court and Gilbert streets. Others: James J. DeWitt 26 Cedar Rapids, Tyler J. Lo 19 Iowa City, Jessica A. Taylor 25 Washington, Andrew J. Russo Jr. 28 Coralville, Joseph L. Hale 25 Davenport, plus a Solon case. Also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Justin N. Bulman 26 of
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Chamberlain Dr
Iowa City
East Court
Gilbert Streets
James J. DeWitt
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Tyler J. Lo
E. College St
Dubuque Street
Jessica A. Taylor
Cedar Rapids suspects face multiple theft and drug charges
Carol A Engler 46 of Cedar Rapids charged with false use of a credit card after allegedly withdrawing 5000 from Teri Paulsen. Multiple break ins listed with items including car parts, TV, computer and jewelry. Dennis J Bunn Jr 26 charged with possession of precursors and pseudoephedrine violations. Jabari D Walls 22 of Chicago charged with possession of crack cocaine. Andre A Springfield 39 charged with possession of marijuana and intent to deliver after arrest for assault on Donya Roquette.
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15Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Paulsen
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14Th Street
Andre A. Springfield
34Th St. Dr. SE
Donya Roquette
Convicted former Creston officers spark local backlash
In Creston, the recent conviction of ex police chiefs John Sickels and James Christensen for sexual assault arouses debate. Supporters hang orange and white ribbons while critics and Rural Iowa Crisis Center director Vickie Hodge voice concern over the gestures. Sentenced May 20 to 25 years, each must serve 14 years.
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