Bentley trial moved to secure venue for murder case
A Johnson County judge ruled on Thursday that Roger Paul Bentley’s upcoming first degree murder and kidnapping trial should be moved to another venue, citing the potential difficulty in securing a fair jury in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
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Johnson County
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
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Patrick Grady
Bentley
Judge weighs trial venue for Cedar Rapids case
Judge Patrick Grady set June 27 for arguments on a new trial site, offering Des Moines as a possible location. The move aims to shield the Cedar Rapids case involving 10 year old Jessera Gage from prejudicial coverage, even as a location decision remains pending.
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Grady
Des Moines
Jessera Gage
Cedar Rapids
Bentley
Compost site gets approval despite opposition near Linn-Johnson line
Johnson County Board of Adjustment approved the permit 3-1 for a compost operation south of the Linn Johnson county line after a four hour meeting with 17 residents voicing concerns. Odor dust birds and possible air traffic impact were cited as top worries while supporters from Planning and Zoning and developers backed the project.
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Tlbill Vuceu
Linn- Johnson County
Erashiman year brings praise for first-year district chief
In his first year as superintendent of the state's second-largest district, Dave Markward earns admiration from district officials, teachers, and parents for aggressive goals, openness, and collaborative leadership. A poster-sized strategic plan his office underscores is to guide mission, values, and philosophy.
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Diane Heldt
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Dave Markward
Markward
Mary Meisterling
District sets literacy and proficiency goals for elementary students
Under Markward, all kindergartners will read at or above grade level by second grade. Students with at least one year in the district will meet or exceed state proficiency levels. The plan aims to close achievement gaps among subgroups and raise overall district achievement while increasing minority recruitment and retention.
Superintendent praised for timely, direct communication
Mary Meisterling Cedar Rapids school board president says he is doing the right things at the right time and easy to talk to. Dick Spencer, frequent critic, notes he answers emails quickly and is straightforward with no beating around the bush.
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Mary Meisterling
Cedar Rapids School Board
Dave
Dick Spencer
Schoolhouse up for auction on eBay in Oxford Junction
Mike Shirley lists the 26 000 square foot 1890 brick high school on eBay with bids reaching 26 100 dollars. The building once housed Oxford Junction Pirates and now sits unused while Shirley, a correctional officer, contemplates buyers who may convert it into residences or businesses.
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Ine Gazette
Oxford Junction High School
Mike Shirley
Shirley
eBay
Oxford Junction high school property hits eBay auction
The former Oxford Junction high school building is up for sale on eBay with the gym used as an auction space. The owner says it’s too large for current uses and notes the roof is the main issue while other parts are in good condition. Contact Steve Gravelle at Gazette Communications for details.
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Oxford Junction
Iowas marijuana use among lowest in nation study says
A federal study finds Northwest Iowa has the lowest marijuana use in the United States and Northeast Iowa the second lowest with Central Iowa among the five lowest regions. Boston and Boulder lead in use. The report examines drugs tobacco alcohol and other substances by region for the first time.
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Washington
Regional marijuana use rates by area and state
The data show the five highest and lowest marijuana use rates among residents 12 and over. Northwest Iowa 2.28 percent less than 0.53 in Northeast Iowa and 2.59 in North central Texas. Central Iowa 0.63 percent. Lake region and south central North Dakota around 2.65 percent. Boston 12.16 percent. Boulder Colorado 0.3 percent. Southeast Massachusetts 9.53 percent. Portland Oregon region 9.48 percent. Champlain Valley Vermont 9.37 percent. Source SASA.
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Lake Region
North Dakota
Boston
Boulder, Colo
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