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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2005
Page
15
A fire at Audubon High School caused 100000 dollars in damage and was started on the wrestling practice room in a new wing. Firefighters were alerted about 2 30 a m after alarms sounded when a break in by window allowed a flammable liquid to spread. Audubon lies about 60 miles northeast of Council Bluffs.
A 14 year old girl was found safe with her aunt and uncle in Colorado after a custody dispute. Amber Alert preparations were halted as authorities confirmed legal guardianship. In Le Mars, Richard A Heien, 37, was indicted for vehicular homicide in the May 2 2004 death of Joan Wilson and related charges. In Mason City, jurors heard a recording in the Dan Mason sexual abuse trial amid testimony from the alleged victim and her roommate.
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge by the Iowa Family Policy Center and state legislators to overturn Judge Jeffrey Neary’s dissolution of a Sioux City couple’s civil union. The court ruled the plaintiffs lacked legal standing and did not show a concrete harm to their marriages.
A jury acquitted Shelby County sheriff deputy Chad Butler of voluntary manslaughter in the Dec 30 killing of Dwayne Jens, 41, after a high speed chase in rural Hancock. Jens’ daughter said he reached for a cell phone. Butler testified he shot believing Jens would shoot him. The verdict drew cheers from Butler supporters. Jens’ family protested. Sheriff Cavanaugh said Butler will undergo psychological evaluation before returning to duty.
Gene Cavanaugh and Sheriff Richter discuss jurors facing the night in question. Trained officers say Butler violated protocol by approaching Jens in the pickup. Springfield assistant chief Steve Sjames reviewed the video in three speeds and urged Butler to remain in his vehicle and use a public address system.
Jesse Kyle Keith, 23, is charged with first degree murder after allegedly firing at a group outside a residence in Iowa Falls. Paul Cory, 22, was shot multiple times while five witnesses watched. Keith surrendered after a five hour standoff and is jailed on $1 million bond.
The University of Georgia is probing sexual harassment allegations against John Soloski, dean of the Grady College. Provost Arnett Mace would not comment on the ongoing inquiry. Soloski, formerly head of Iowa's journalism school, denies misconduct and cites performance criticisms. He spoke from Ponte Vedra Beach while attending a Georgia Press Association meeting.
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