City clash between Colton and LaPeters stalls police progress
City officials Ed Colton the Safety Commissioner and Police Chief Wallace LaPeters remain at odds after months of public squabbling. Council leadership may summon a summit to demand written duties regular meetings and a professional collaboration approach to restore effective policing and city governance.
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Instant Trial Plan for Iowa Traffic Court Proposed
Judge Anthony Scolaro endorses an instant trial plan in Iowa district court to speed simple traffic cases by hearing defense and prosecution in one sitting. Patrolman Donald Sawyer cautions it may burden officers and create scheduling chaos until kinks are worked out.
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Dear Genie Editor's Note requests Iowa connections for inquiries
A reader seeks genealogical information with Iowa ties for several families and individuals. Questions aim to locate obituaries, death dates, burial sites, descendants, and correspondence. Submissions should include full names and addresses for direct replies.
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Linn County Heritage Society
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