Judge Tosses Blood Alcohol Test in Iowa Vehicular Homicide Case
In Johnson County judge Kristin Hibbs ruled the blood alcohol evidence from the Aug. 25 2003 crash that killed 61 year old Donald Wescott and seriously injured his wife Judith must be suppressed as collected while defendant Dan L. Wilkerson was in serious condition. The ruling creates uncertain impact on Wilkerson’s four cited charges with trial set for April 11.
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Iowa doctor to pursue fourth Mount Everest bid
Iowa City doctor Chuck Huss, 55, prepares tonight with wife Pam Folkmann-Huss for a 10 day hike to Everest base camp after completing recent climbs. He aims to summit mid May, plans acclimatization in April, and notes possible changes due to weather and politics.
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Powerball and state lotteries results update
Wednesday draws show Powerball numbers 22 28 32 33 39 with Powerball 42 and a jackpot of 25.5 million. Iowa Lotto and Illinois picks list multiple game results including $100,000 Cash, Hot Lotto, Pick 3, Pick 4, Little Lotto, and Lotto with a 29.5 million jackpot noted.
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Suspect pleads guilty to lesser sexual abuse charge in Iowa City
Curtis Williams, 39, pleaded guilty in Johnson County District Court to assault with the intent to commit sexual abuse, an aggravated misdemeanor. He had previously been convicted in 2001 of third degree sex abuse. Sentencing pending. he must register as a sex offender. A new trial was granted after the defense claimed inadequate representation.
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Cedar Rapids man charged in 1998 99 sex abuse case
Nathan Henny of 2951 Ridgeview Dr SW was charged with second and third degree sexual abuse for alleged acts against a 6 year old and a 12 year old in Cedar Rapids during 1998 and 1999. The Linn County Attorney’s Office notes a 10 year window after age 18 for juvenile victims. He was jailed but bonded out, facing up to 35 years imprisonment and a 7500 dollar fine if convicted.
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Neon sign at Zuber’s Restaurant to be removed
Homestead authorities ordered Bill Zuber’s restaurant landmark sign removed after a 1996 sign ordinance ban on neon and rooftop signs. Sign Pro workers will remove the red, white and blue sign at 8 a.m. Friday, with the owners allowed to store it on the flat roof should future rulings permit its return.
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11 year old girl shot in Waterloo injures minor
Police investigated a shooting on Linn St in Waterloo where an 11 year old girl sustained non life threatening injuries. No charges were filed as of last night. Separately Mount Vernon police released names of two firefighters suspended with Fire Chief Paul Pata amid a probe into questionable transactions and forged signatures totaling over 3 thousand dollars.
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