Monticello official alleges walking quorum in firing attempt
Monticello council member Tom Yeoman accuses Mayor Don Miyagawa and three council colleagues of a walking quorum during a Feb. 6 meeting to fire City Administrator Doug Herman. An Iowa Ombudsman inquiry is underway as state officials review possible open meetings violations and related conflicts of interest.
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Gazette
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Police seek man in latest bank robbery in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette reports an armed robbery at U.S. Bank on Mount Vernon Road SE around 10 40 a m Monday. A man with a handgun demanded cash, fled south on 34th Street SE, possibly behind a True Value strip mall. Witnesses saw a cream colored 1980s car with a red stripe or brake light and blue smoke. Police describe the suspect as mixed race or Hispanic, about 5 8 to 5 10, and are pursuing leads.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon Road
U.S. Bank
Mount Vernon Rd
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Cristy Hamblin
Hamblin
Multiple bank robberies plague Cedar Rapids area in February
Police report a spate of robberies across Cedar Rapids from Feb 11 to Feb 23 including Community Savings Bank, Linn Area Credit Union, Advance Auto Parts, Motel 6 and U S Bank. A suspect tied to Feb 11 bank robbery is in custody. other cases remain unsolved and may not be connected. Anonymous tips to 1-800-CRIME or comments line encouraged.
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Former Iowa City counselor seeks new abuse trial
Donald Clark, a former Iowa City elementary guidance counselor, asked for a new trial after a Johnson County jury convicted him of second degree sexual abuse of a child. Sentencing is set for Thursday. the alleged abuse occurred during 2003-04 counseling sessions with a student who is now 16.
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John Robertson
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Johnson County
Court News: May Robbery Charge Against Juston Gruner
Juston Gruner aged 21 faces first degree robbery and related charges for purportedly stealing a flat screen TV and stereo equipment from Charles while armed with a handgun. The incident is described in court records as occurring in May.
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Juston Gruner
Gruner
Charles
May trials set for Cedar Rapids shooting robbery suspects
In Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids men Sharden Houke 21 faces attempted murder first degree robbery and going armed with intent for allegedly shooting Artrell Charles during a robbery. Derrick Roberts 23 of Chicago has trial reset to May 17 on charges of attempted murder intimidation with a dangerous weapon and felony bodily injury for a May 2 shooting injuring Delores Smith 50 in Cedar Rapids.
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Sharden Houke
Artrell Charles
Derrick Roberts
Chicago
Linn County
Roberts
Delores Smith
Third Avenue SE
Marion man’s sex abuse trial moved to May 24
Steve Robins 63 of Marion faces second degree sexual abuse charges after alleged abuse of a 4 year old girl in his care. The Linn County District Court reset the trial date to May 24.
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Marion
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Flooding bearable in Cedar Falls amid rising Cedar River
Cedar Falls residents report several roads closed as the Cedar River spreads into town. Mayor Crews says crest expected around 93.7 feet, about a foot lower than earlier projections, with no evacuations yet. Residents note higher homes and rebuilt structures after 2008 flooding while remaining alert to forecasted high water tables.
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