Strangulation conviction upheld on appeal in Iowa case
The Iowa Court of Appeals denied Cedar Rapids man Jerome Power's appeal of his first degree murder conviction for the 2010 strangulation death of neighbor Doris Bevins. The court found substantial evidence of guilt and no abuse of discretion in jury deliberation, noting the plea to premeditation was contested but not required for deliberation.
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Iowa Court of Appeals
Cedar Rapids
Jerome Power
Doris Bevins
Power
Bevins
Liz Martins
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North Liberty council to appoint mayor after vacancy
North Liberty City Council votes to fill the mayoral vacancy by appointing a current council member. The formal decision will occur at the June 24 meeting as residents may petition for a special election with 26 signatures within 14 days.
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North Liberty Council
North Liberty
Colleen Chipman
Chipman
Brian Wayson
Gerry Kuhl
Tom Salm
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Wayson
Iowa City man accused of spitting on officer and hiding marijuana
Abdiqani O. Haji Mohamud, 32, was arrested after a domestic assault call on South Dodge Street. He allegedly spat in an officer’s face, kicked a squad car door, and had marijuana hidden in a sock. Charges include public intoxication, introducing a controlled substance to a detention facility, interfering with official acts causing bodily injury, assault on peace officers, and possession of a controlled substance.
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Iowa City
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Johnson County
South Dodge Street
Abdiqani O. Haji Mohamud
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Cedar Rapids shutters second nuisance residence
Cedar Rapids closes a second nuisance home in a month at 1528 S St SW forcing occupants to vacate. Owner Virginia Chavez cited after City’s SAFE C program found nine of ten code violations including a deteriorated roof unsanitary conditions a leaking sewer line and dog feces.
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Amanda Grieder
SAFEC
Virginia Chavez
Grieder
16Th St. NE
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