Brother in law charged in Cedar Rapids murder case
Malacas, 26, was killed March 9 in the 3620 12th Ave SW apartment shared with Shirley Buenaventura and her husband John Buenaventura. A friend found the body in a storage closet Sunday. Shirley filed a missing person report after Malacas failed to show for work. Detectives worked at the scene Thursday. Prosecutors must prove willful premeditation for first degree or that a rape or robbery occurred for a first degree charge. Second degree carries up to 50 years. Their church community called it tragic.
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West Liberty and Columbus Junction wrestle with immigrant diversity
A West Liberty resident notes the appeal of diversity drawing families including Tessa Graham from Honduras. Columbus Junction’s Tom Huston counters concerns about litter and braces for growing pains as immigrant workers from IBP sustain the town economy.
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Iowa universities weigh budget cuts under Vilsack plan
UI interim VP David Skorton and President Mary Sue Coleman expect principles to guide cuts after a 1.5 percent decrease last year. UNI may raise tuition 7 percent per 3 percent state funding loss, or trim 400 in enrollments. ISU faces layoffs or furloughs.
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