Jesup murder trial set for January in Lamasters case
First degree murder trial for Lynn Lamasters, 38, of Jesup, for the strangling of Patricia Rapacki, is scheduled to begin at 9 am January 10, with an estimated three week duration. Discovery deadlines were set September 15 for the defense and October 15 for the prosecution. Rapacki, 43, was last seen December 27 and body found January 12 after a police search of the Jesup home.
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Council member seeks new seat after forced quit
Monticello Monti cello City Council member Jerry Wilbricht quit after moving wards and plans to run in his new ward in November 2005. A special election Aug 10 will fill the vacancy with Maureen Breyer and Dan Merfeld showing interest. until then the seat remains unfilled.
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Muscatine schools approve tighter dress code rules
Muscatine students face stricter attire after the school board approves changes Monday. The updated code requires more coverage and less visible skin, including restrictions on midriffs and belly buttons, as officials emphasize modest dress across district buildings and events.
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Flooding expected as Eastern Iowa rivers run high through week
Forecasters say Eastern Iowa rivers will stay near flood levels for at least a week with chances of additional heavy rain. Cedar River near Conesville could crest around 12.9 feet and the Mississippi at Dubuque may reach about 18.9 feet by Friday, barring more rain. The Wapsipinicon also nears flood stage as storms threaten nightly. Cities like Cedar Rapids and Bellevue monitor rising levels while rainfall totals for June lag state averages.
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Roof collapse at Masonic Hall worries city as rains loom
Independence firefighters warn heavy rain could worsen the nearly 180 year old Masonic Hall collapse. Larson Construction crews remove debris from the upper floor while traffic on Main Street reopens in stages. The Trading Post and Chuong Garden remain closed as electric power is out and tenants fear losses.
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Iowa Lottery results and big jackpot update
The Tuesday draw shows Cash Game numbers 1 17 23 24 29 for $100,000. Pick 3 Midday 7 8 4, Evening 0 1 9. Pick 4 Midday 8 7 1 7, Evening 7 7 5 9. Illinois Little Lotto 1 11 17 37 38 and 6-of-48 jackpot reported at $8 million. Mega Millions numbers 18 23 27 29 44 with Mega Ball 24. Jackpot $100 million.
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