Owner, shelter clash over vicious dog Bandit
A dispute over Bandit the pit bull pits owner Peg Whiting against city Animal Control. Veterinarian Russell Anthony says the dog shows vicious tendencies, citing neighborhood complaints, while Whiting argues Bandit harmed no one and fears escalating boarding costs as authorities prepare terms for reclaiming him.
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Nancy Stevens Lazette
Russell Anthony
Peg Whiting
Oakland Road
Whiting
Animal Shelter
Bandit
Anthony
Wrights
Bruce
No danger from park spraying says official in Greene Square
The Cedar Rapids Parks Department and state horticulturist say spraying in Greene Square Park for dandelions used 2,4 D amine poses no danger to children. Iowa State University extension horticulturist Norm Hummel stresses the product contains no dioxin and would require drinking concentrated form to cause illness.
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Cedar Rapids
Greene Square Park
The
Gazette
Parks Department
Norm Hummel
Iowa State University
Hummel
Neighbors push to cut natural yard at Marion corner
Marion residents led by Jan Garien and Joan DeHoff petitioned the City Council to cut back the Godlove yard at 2425 11th Ave. They oppose the natural grasses and wildflowers citing insects, hazards, and property devaluation. City officials consider options while the Godloves defend their botanist planned landscaping.
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Christie Wallace
Marion
John
Cindy Godlove
11Th Ave
Jan Garien
25Th St
Godloves
Joan DeHoff
DeHoff
Mrs. Godlove
John Bender
Bender
Donald Hoskins
Three Charged in Paul Revere's Pizza Robbery Case
After a three week probe police arrest Brian L. Stripling Richard L. Hoffner Jr and Amanda Hoffner for first degree robbery at Paul Revere's Pizza 2711 Bever Ave SE the suspects face third degree theft charges and Hoffners are also charged with second degree burglary Detectives recovered stolen items from Five Seasons Painting and Drywall and expect more charges.
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Paul Revere
Bever Ave
Brian L. Stripling
H Ave
Richard L. Hoffner Jr
Amanda Hoffner
Shaver Road
Hoffners
Police Detective Bureau
Frank Engrav
Larry Heeren
14Th St. SE
Stripling
Engrav
Richard Hoffner
Five Seasons
State panel to help districts with costs in treasurer suit
The Iowa Association of School Boards legal services committee will pay half of court costs for Linn County districts in a dispute with the county treasurer. The aid tops at 2500 dollars. Marion, Linn‑Mar, Cedar Rapids and College Community districts are involved.
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Legal Services Committee
Iowa Association of School Boards
Linn County
Gary Keplinger
Marion Independent School Board
Marion
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids
College
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