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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 2017

Page

7

Jury convicts woman in arson scheme in Iowa case

A federal jury in Cedar Rapids found Beth Galloway, 42, of Camanche, guilty of mail fraud, using fire to commit mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to an arson plot with ex-Jones County deputy James Plower. The pair sought to defraud an insurer of about 152000 with staged fires. Plower was sentenced to 13 years and ordered to restitution over 152000. Galloway faces 10 to 50 years in prison with up to 750000 fine. sentencing date not set.

Cedar Rapids Olin Jones County Beth Galloway Camanche U.S Galloway James Plower Plower Martelle Sheriff's Department Martello House

Ex-mayor's election triggers North Liberty ballot shuffle

North Liberty voters will cast ballots April 25 for two city offices after a 3-1 council vote to fill a vacant council seat via special election. The vacancy followed Terry Donahue becoming mayor, triggering a forfeit of his council seat and a pending mayoral race.

North Liberty Terry Donahue Donahue The Gazette Amy Nielsen Iowa House of Representatives Chris Hoffman Hoffman Scott Peterson Annie Pollock Terry Pollock Jim Sayre Brian Wayson

Cedar Rapids Fire Displaces Family Of Four

A Cedar Rapids blaze at 910 B Ave NW displaced a family of four. Firefighters arrived at 5:19 a m to heavy fire and smoke on the second floor. Salvage covers saved belongings but the first floor and basement suffered water damage. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation. Abigail J Washburn, 22, was booked on warrants and found with heroin in her bra during a jail search.

Cedar Rapids B Ave Marion Linn County Abigail J. Washburn Washburn

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