July trial date set in Iowa City bail bondman killing case
Curtis C. Jones, 41, faces first degree murder charges in the April 22, 2017, shooting of Jonathan Wieseler at Lederman Bail Bonds in Iowa City. Trial moved to Polk County due to pretrial publicity and may begin July 13 with jury questionnaires. expected to last two weeks.
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Scott County
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Johnson County
Colorado man arrested in cold case killing
Michael Lee Syperda 52, formerly of New London, appeared in Henry County District Court after being extradited from Colorado where he was arrested Nov 30 on first degree murder charges in the death of Elizabeth Syperda. Elizabeth, 22, disappeared July 16, 2000 from Mount Pleasant as investigators linked to her estranged husband.
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Glenwood Springs
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Fire damages Iowa City apartment building on Johnson Street
Firefighters responded to attic fire at 433 S Johnson St in a three story building. Crews contained the blaze to the attic and extinguished it in about 50 minutes with off duty and neighboring departments assisting. No loss estimate yet.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers Reported for March 2
Friday drawings show Pick 3 Midday 6 6 5 and Evening 9 6 3. Pick 4 Midday 5 7 0 9 and Evening 1 7 4 4. Mega Millions results are 24 28 42 60 64 with Mega Ball 8. Jackpot stands at 243 million.
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Ames voters weigh 110 million bond for new high school
Ames residents will vote April 3 on a 110 million bond to fund a new high school and add six classrooms at Edwards Mitchell and Meeker elementary schools. The district cites six to seven year enrollment growth as the reason and notes potential shifts in funding if the 1 percent sales tax extends beyond 2029.
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Meeker
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Smith
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Rare 1830 Book of Mormon sells for 80000 at online sale
Online estate auction nets 1830 Book of Mormon for 80000. John Hajicek of Independence Missouri wins the bid. First edition lists Joseph Smith Jr as author and proprietor and notes the manuscript loss. About 350 copies exist.
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Independence
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Eastern Iowa Daily News Digest Highlights
The Gazette reports on ongoing local events in eastern Iowa. News briefs cover community matters, public notices, and regional developments affecting residents and area organizations.
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