H1N1 cases rise as Marshalltown schools close
Marshalltown joins Marshall County and Polk County in reporting three more probable H1N1 cases in Iowa raising the state total to ten. The nine Marshall County cases prompted school closures for at least a week with mixed public reaction and guidance from the Iowa Department of Education to coordinate with health officials.
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Iowa reports three more probable H1N1 cases
State health officials said on Monday they learned of three additional probable H1N1 cases in Iowa, raising the total to ten. Two were in Marshall County and one in Polk County, Polk County's first. Marshall County now has nine probable cases. a Tama County case announced Saturday was later ruled not probable.
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Surfaces and duration of H1N1 contamination in Iowa
Influenza virus can survive on common surfaces for more than two hours after deposition. Frequently touched areas like bedside tables bathroom surfaces kitchen counters and children's toys should be wiped down to reduce spread. CASE COUNT: CDC confirmed at least 383 H1N1 cases in 36 states including one in Iowa and one death.
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Five charged in Iowa City area assaults and burglary report
The Log lists accusations from public safety and county attorney offices in eastern Iowa. Names include Radical L. Schuttloffel 20 Mount Vernon and others with times from Sunday and Friday nights through early Sunday morning. Cases involve assault causing bodily injury, choking, and third degree burglary in locations around Marion Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas.
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Mount Vernon
Johnson Avenue
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Hutton Hill Dr
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Second Avenue
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Limnmar Dr
H Avenue NE
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Iris Ave
Edgewood Road
16Th Avenue
Rikki L. Drahovzal
Jacolyn Dr
Interstate 380
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Council St
Center Point Road
David C. Port
38Th St. Dr. SE
April Lewis
Demark D. Steel
Prairie Chapel Rd
Lindsey Steward
Pioneer Ave
David J. Herington
Seventh St. SE
Julie Pruis
Trial delayed in 1 235 shooting of estranged wife in Des Moines
Randy Davis charged with first degree murder in the death of Michele Davis after a crash on Interstate 235 near downtown Des Moines. Autopsy revealed a gunshot wound. Trial postponed to October 12 in Polk County District Court after witnesses noted a red pickup in the area.
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Iowa hosts H1N1 prediction markets on outbreak outlook
Iowa City based Iowa Electronic Health Market launches swine flu markets forecasting outbreak duration beyond July 31 and state by state case coverage. Co director Forrest Nelson notes markets use nurses as traders and token currency to predict near term trends, with Polgreen adding markets supplement surveillance.
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Iowa Electronic Health Market
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Appeals ruling denies Jerry Mark bid on lead bullet test
In Waterloo Judge Jon Fister denied Jerry Mark's appeal over bullet lead testing from his 1976 trial for the murders of his brother Les, sister in law Jorjean, and two children Julie and Jeff. He previously rejected retesting DNA on cigarette butts and bedding. Mark remains serving life terms.
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Iowa court pleas color hate crime and theft cases
In Cedar Rapids U S District Court Justin Hanson 21 Mason City pleaded guilty to one count of interfering with housing rights for placing a racial sign and firing at an African American family’s home May 9 2008 and faces up to 10 years and 250000 fine Darcy Dirks 43 Hopkinton pleaded guilty to theft of government funds from 2004 to 2007 keeping over 35000 after her mother’s death and faces up to 10 years and 250000 fine Chad Meier 24 Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm pawned a 12 gauge shotgun on Feb 13 2008 and faces up to 10 years and 250000 fine.
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Mason City
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Child struck and killed crossing street in Mason City
In Mason City a 10 year old boy named Darrion Rambo died after being struck by a car while crossing a street around 9 p m Saturday. A group of children fled into the road and Darrion paused in the street before the collision. The driver Kyle Leedon 18 of Sheffield escaped injury and cooperated with investigators.
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Kyle Leedon
Sheffield
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