North Liberty soldier adjusts to life after Iraq tour
Spe Todd Courtney, a 2003 Iowa City West graduate, returns home from Baqubah Iraq with the 82nd Engineering Battalion. He describes stark changes from high school parties to firefights and notes improving relations with locals as he readies for possible re deployment. He expects another overseas assignment after a few months stateside.
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Iowa City man accused of stealing 16mm films from UI library
Andrew T. Annis, 23, is charged with first degree theft for allegedly taking 73 to 23 reels of 16mm films from the University of Iowa Main Library between January and March. Police say the reels diverse in genre and value over 78 thousand dollars. Annis turned himself in and was released on recognizance after an initial court appearance.
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Steady progress on C R labor contracts
Cedar Rapids reports steady progress with five of six bargaining units signing new labor contracts. Fire fighters and library and Joint Communications departments gain increases. AFSCME Local 620 remains unresolved, with fact finding possible. Wages rise for most workers starting July 1 amid higher deductibles and insurance contributions.
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Judge to decide placement of animals seized from Palo farm
Linn County Attorney asks a judge to determine final placement for about 200 animals removed March 2 from Olin and Wendy Hurst on 3480 Lewis Bottom Rd. Deputies seized 59 cats and dogs, over 60 horses, six goats, five sheep, five pigs, a pot belly pig and three peacocks from a 48 acre property. A March 22 hearing will decide if the animals are neglected livestock under Iowa law and whether the Andrewses owe for care.
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