Death Investigated in Jackson County Farmhouse
Law enforcement probed a suspected homicide at a rural Jackson County farmhouse near Spring Brook. The Jackson County Sheriff, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Medical Examiner were on scene awaiting autopsy results to release more details, including the victim's sex or age.
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Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Paul Koob
DCI
Springbrook
Maquoketa
Marion votes to remove cottonwood despite appeal
Marion City Council upheld a nuisance abatement order requiring Phyllis Owen to remove a cottonwood tree in her yard. Attorney Robert Hearity argued the tree is not dangerous, noting seeds drift from Hanna Park and affect neighbors. The council vote was 4 to 2 with a March 20 meeting to consider further steps.
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Hearsty
Owen
Julie Speral
Kay Lammers
Bob Ebeling
Vic Klopfenstein
Kevin Hydak
Bob Brown
Tre
John McSweeny
McSweeny
Phyllis Owen
Marion
Jeff Schott
Hanna Park
Cedar Rapids man charged with terrorism after gunfire incident
Jarvis Pledge a 25 year old Cedar Rapids man is charged with terrorism and felon in possession of a firearm after he fired a single 9 mm round that did not strike anyone but allegedly caused fear of death or serious injury in Kanami Morrow 19. The incident occurred on Ninth Avenue SE Wednesday evening. Police recovered one shell at the scene and conflicting witness accounts hinder locating a precise aim. Pledge remains jailed on 7150 bond with possible 15 year prison term and 17500 in fines if convicted.
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Cedar Rapids
Jarvis Pledge
Fifth St. SE
Kanami Morrow
Morrow
Ninth Ave. SE
Pledge
Linn County
HIAWATHA Considers $2.1 Million Aquatic Center
At a Hiawatha Community Center forum about the proposed aquatic center, about 60 residents voiced mixed views on a $2.1 million bond. Some cited a tax impact of $73 per $70,000 home and traffic concerns on city land near Boyson Road, while others praised research and supported the project. The May 6 bond referendum was noted.
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Hiawatha
Boyson Road
18Th Avenue
Miller Road
Aquatic Center
Outdoor surveillance cameras to curb high school crime
Washington associate prospoal Mike Johnson says Jefferson Kennedy and Washington high schools are installing outdoor surveillance cameras this week to deter unauthorized campus entry and record activities in parking lots and hallways. The $13,000 units, installed by ADT Security Systems, will tape 24 seven days a week and focus on problem areas from inside the building.
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Becky Stover
Tdat Rapids
Jefferson, Kennedy
Washington
Prospal
Mike Johnson
Johnson
ADT Security Systems
Rock Island, Ill
Larry Langton
Jim Cook
Kennedy High School
Gazette
Chris Stewi
Rock Island
Inl
Washington and Jefferson
Time capsules bury a century of Quasqueton history
In Quasqueton Buchanan County workers prepare three time capsules to mark the town and county sesquicentennial. Items include photos articles maps and letters from fifth graders. Capsules honor Quasqueton historical society and all 11 Buchanan County communities.
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Uasqueton
Quasqueton
Jeanette Randall
Buchanan County
Iowa
Jeanette
Coffins Grove
Donna Wolfe
Independence
Donna
Phil Elliott
Jesup
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C.R
Washington High School
Commission
Bill
Berns
Dave Rasdal
the Gazette
Buchanan
Ramblin
Masonville
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