City considers removing jail time for simple misdemeanors
Iowa City council weighs a proposed amendment to bar jail time for unscheduled simple misdemeanors following a Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Officials say only one instance in over 20 years involved jail, for indecent exposure in City Park, so impact on future offenders should be minimal.
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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to robbery in 2012 party death case
Devonte Safforld of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to second degree robbery in Linn County District Court via an Alford plea. He admitted pointing a handgun and taking $200 from Robert Norman after a ride from Marion to Center Point. He faces up to 10 years with at least seven years before parole eligibility.
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Wills seeks school board seat in September election
Brianna Wills co president of the Iowa City parents group is running for the Iowa City school board in September. The Hoover Elementary parent and Salvation Army development director cites district data driven plans and magnet school support as key priorities and aims for a collaborative relationship with administrators. Her term ends as co president this month and she plans a June campaign announcement. The September election could offer two open seats with several incumbents not seeking re election.
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