Tony Behounek longtime Vinton resident dies at 59
Anthony M. Behounek of Vinton died suddenly March 22 2009 at Virginia Gay Hospital. Funeral services are set for March 26 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery and military rites by George G Luckey American Legion Post 57. He served in the U S Navy 1967 1971 and is survived by his wife Jackie, a son Garrett Smith, two daughters Jessica Gibson and Angie Shanley, four grandchildren, siblings and many nieces and nephews. A memorial fund is established and condolences may be left at RussellFH.com.
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Tony” Behounek
Vinton
Virginia Gay Hosital
Vintonue
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mark C. Urlaub
van Steenhouse-Russell
United States Navy
George G. Luckey American Legion
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Jackie Grimm
Jackie
Garrett Smith
Jessica
Tom) Gibson
Brooklyn
Angie
Evan) Shanley
Waterloo
Nicole Tuttle
Bailey
Katie
Lilly Gibson
John
Ida
Cedar Rapids
Francis
Jean
Chelsea
Bernard
Altoona
Wis
Damien
Bernita
Littleton, Colo
Michael
Penny
Rita
Larry) Sevcik
Toledo
Catherine
Jack) Wilkinson
Mary
Joel) Willaby
Barbara Banes
Charlotte Wilkinson
Randy Sevcik
Dean Grimm
van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home
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Eastern Iowa Log of Public Safety and County Attorney Charges
The Log collects notices from public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. Charges listed are accusations and not proven in court.
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Gazette
Iowa
Multiple DUI and drug offenses reported in Linn and Cedar Rapids areas
A series of operating while intoxicated arrests are listed across Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Suspects include Jonathan D. Downer and April J. Keller among others, with charges including marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, driving while barred, and leaving the scene of a personal injury crash.
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Jonathan D. Downer
Cedar Dr
Cedar Rapids
Honey Grove Road
Linn County
April J. Keller
Springville
First Avenue
Collins Road
Keith A. Dawson
Mount Vernon
Michael Z. Reynolds
Oakland Rd
First Ave
Jennifer L. Hansen
Williams Blvd
Interstate 380
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Michael J. Baseman
Atkins
Munier Road
Paige K. Odell
Grinnell
Bowling Street
Lawmakers drop flood insurance mandate in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers drop a mandate requiring flood insurance for homeowners in designated flood plains after July 1 2010. A phased plan aims to establish statewide storm water standards by 2010 and have cities adopt them by 2013. Separate bills push communities to join the national flood insurance program once maps are ready.
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Des Moines
Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
Olson
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Lawmakers Scrutinize Flood Insurance Cost and Maps
Des Moines Bureau reports lawmakers debated flood insurance costs and the lack of current flood plain maps. Hogg notes removal of a provision to ease homeowner burden and stresses homeowners should carry flood insurance, especially in 100 and 500 year flood plains. Readers are directed to coveringiowapolitics.com for more discussion.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Coveringiowapolitics
Hogg
CAPITOL DIGEST: Iowa House action on foreclosures and care
Eastern Iowa readers learn of House approval 89-9 of HF 375 to ban misleading loan practices, require transparency, and curb undisclosed broker fees. SF 289 would forgive Jumpstart loans after five years if owners stay. A White House health care forum in Des Moines featured DeParle and advocates urging reform. Senate moves SF 393 to broaden child protection definitions and tighten access to obscene material. Senate also advanced wage payment transparency standards for workers with known pay details.
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Paul Shomshor
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Senate
House Rebuild
Des Moines
Nancy-Ann DeParle
Obama
Darlene Neff
Iowa City
Law aims to require written notice on paycheck deductions
Sen. Bill Dotzler explains the bill stems from wage payment problems at Agriprocessors in Postville and Henry's Turkey Service in Atalissa along with hundreds of annual complaints brought to the state labor commissioner. The quote highlights concerns over junior college tuition and worker skill upgrading amid displacement. Des Moines Bureau
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Bill Dotzler
D-Waterloo
S.F. 413
Agriprocessors Inc
Postville
Henry
Turkey Service
Atalissa
Steve Ovel
Kirkwood College
Iowa
Tornado Damages House In Missouri Valley Iowa
A tornado struck a house in Missouri Valley causing major damage while no one was home. Harrison County EMO reports occupants accounted for and nearby unoccupied farm buildings also damaged. sheriff’s office received additional damage reports across the county.
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Missouri Valley
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency
Kim Crispin
Crispin
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Iowa colleges brace for deeper cuts and tuition pressures
Legislation signals lower state tax collections prompting two major shifts. Community colleges like Kirkwood plan tuition rises to offset funding gaps while officials forecast staff reductions and program eliminations. Governors seek federal stimulus to balance the 2010 budget as lawmakers map long range funding through 2011.
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Kirkwood
State Avenue
Charles Krogmeier
Culver
Krogmeier
Economy Drives Used Goods Demand and Plasma Donations Rise
Sellers report rising demand for used books games and records while Music-Go-Round notes quicker turnover of guitars amid a softening economy. Plasma centers see steady donations with donors citing financial need and a charity impact remains evident in personal stories.
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Brian Revers
16Th Ave
Suzanne Revers
Revers
Brian
Music-Go-Round
Laura Grossman
Baxter International
BioLife Plasma
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