Former Agriprocessors workers prepare for deportation
Ten years in the Cedar Rapids area end for Reynaldo Lopez and nine others from Mexico. They pleaded guilty in expedited Postville raid cases and will be deported by March 31 after voluntary agreements. Community volunteers assist with paperwork and travel to immigration appointments.
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Vander Sanden files to run for Linn County attorney
Vander Sanden, the assistant county attorney in charge of the criminal division, filed papers to run for Linn County attorney in November. He would replace Harold Denton who won’t seek re election after eight years. Vander Sanden has worked in the office since 1983 and prosecuted felonies since 1986. He pledged focus on violent crime prosecutions, better police communication, and public visibility. He is a Democrat, 53, from Cedar Rapids area with a University of Iowa law degree. No opponent has filed papers yet for the June 8 primary or November election. The filing deadline is March 31.
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Tim Davis
Rockiett
Teenager Struck and Killed on I-380 Near Urbana
A Cedar Rapids 16-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by an SUV along Interstate 380 near the Urbana interchange about 1 20 p m. The driver was uninjured and deputies closed off ramps while investigating. The name was not released.
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Linn-Mar Marion discuss tax levy rates narrowing gap
Linn-Mar and Marion Independent school districts weigh property tax changes. Marion proposes a 1.52 per 1000 increase to 16.84 to cushion cuts, with April 12 hearings. Linn-Mar aims for a 0.49 reduction to 19.74, though residents may pay more due to state rollback.
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