Waukee businessman and Sons of Silence members convicted in drug case
Robert Skunk Norman and Jose Cuervo of Boone chapter along with Russell Schoenauer were found guilty on multiple drug charges in US District Court in Des Moines. They face potential life or decades in prison with sentencing set for May 17 and are among the final targets in a long Iowa drug investigation tied to the Sons of Silence motorcycle club.
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Jose Cuervo
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BB guns used in bank robbery and chase
Des Moines area police say suspects armed only with BB guns during a bank robbery and high speed chase. Two BB pistols were recovered at the scene as police described the incident in Urbandale on Wednesday.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game Forum at Coe College
Four Coe College professors will host a Thursday Forum series on baseball and America in Kesler Lecture Hall Hickok Hall March 14 21 and 28. Sessions run 9 15 to 11 30 a.m. with coffee 8 45 to 9 15 a.m. and $25 per person.
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Coe College
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Teen volunteers honor set by Linn County coalition
A coalition of more than a dozen groups announces a recognition program for Linn County teens ages 13 to 17. Ten finalists receive a trophy and a $100 savings bond with an awards ceremony planned for April 25 at the Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.
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Nurses debate overtime ban amid Iowa nursing shortage
In Des Moines nurses at an Iowa Nurses Association meeting push for bills banning mandatory overtime and setting staffing standards. They cite long shifts and concerns for patient care while opponents say reforms must focus on recruiting and retaining nurses to solve the shortage.
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Iowa Nurses’ Association
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Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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Linda Goeldner
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David Keele
Iowa Western Community College
Passenger boat to visit Sioux City
The River Explorer, a 198 passenger hotel barge, will visit Sioux City around midday August 15. It would be the first passenger boat here since 1926 and kickoff tours by the Siouxland Lewis & Clark Committee.
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River Explorer
Donald M
Skip” Meisner
Siouxland Lewis & Clark Committee
B.A. Douglas
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