Tractor overturn on rural road kills Palo man
Linn County sheriff Lynn Johnson said a 56 year old man on his McVey Road farm died when a tractor overturned while using a log haul setup. Deputies arrived around 5 26 pm and found him dead. officials withheld the name pending family notification.
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Iowa sheriff warns against two fund-raising phone solicitations
Johnson County Sheriff Robert Carpenter warns that the American Deputy Sheriffs' Association and the U.S. Deputy Sheriffs' Association are calling to solicit money to buy their own bullet-proof vests. He notes Iowa sheriffs are not supported by these groups and that the Iowa Sheriffs and Deputies Association and local department supply vests.
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Robert Carpenter
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Cedar Rapids law firm fined for delaying tactics in judgment case
The 8th Circuit upheld a $25,000 penalty against Shuttleworth & Ingersoll for pursuing frivolous defenses to delay a $15 million judgment won by MHC against Racom. Judge Pratt ruled counterclaims of fraud slander and racketeering were a delaying tactic in violation of Rule 11.
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Meskwaki council ousted in power shift at casino
At Meskwaki Settlement near Tama gamblers on Wednesday saw a new Tribal Council take control after key leaders were recalled. The group backed by hereditary Chief Charles Old Bear claimed authority with about 60 percent of eligible voters support.
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Schools gain free weight rooms via national fitness program
Iowa districts approve LIFT America Training linking 200000 dollars of equipment to a 12 week program. Schools must collect student health data and report before during and after. Vinion-Shellsburg wary but Tulford Middle adopted. nationwide about 260 districts participate with Linn-Mar and College Community planning fall implementations.
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Murder conviction upheld in Iowa appeals ruling
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld 1993 first degree murder conviction of James Warren Hall for the death of Susan Hajek in Cedar Rapids on March 20, 1992. Hall argued ineffective counsel and trial mistrial claims related to earlier convictions. the appeals court rejected all challenges.
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Marion flood victims weigh options over buyouts
Marion residents scarred by last summer’s flood face a choice between staying in damaged homes or accepting FEMA buyout offers. Diane Morns and partner Phil Bennett say preliminary offers and repair costs leave them far apart, with final figures pending for three flood-prone houses in Marion.
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