Strip-search policy strict for Linn County prisoners
Linn County Sheriff explains strip searches for all arrestees regardless of charge or attire. Male and female prisoners are searched by same-gender deputies in a secluded room, with special handling if resistance occurs. Officials say searches protect inmates, other prisoners, and staff, and venereal disease checks are conducted.
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Linn County
Orlie Workman
Workman
Scott County
the Gazette
Parkade security urged after Five Seasons Center concert
A letter from Five Seasons Center Commission chair Charles Swore urges beefed up security in the Five Seasons Parkade to address problems after an April 25 rock concert. He disputes Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips’s claim that most concertgoers were under the influence, noting only an estimated 2,500 of 7,500 parked there. Swore urges better ramp security and cites the center’s own use of 50 security personnel on the night as a model.
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Five Seasons
Five Seasons Center
Five Seasons Center Commission
Charles Swore
Public Improvements
Richard Phillips
Phillips
Swore
Blue Oyster security plan for Five Seasons Center concert
Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips outlines a security plan for the Blue Oyster Cult show on May 19 at the Five Seasons Center. He proposes two off duty policemen to assist parkade staff, paid from the parking fund, though funds may be insufficient for future events. He supports rock concerts but regrets a few spoil it for the many.
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Five Seasons Center
Richard Phillips
Five Seasons
Phillips
Two Arrested in Linn County for Drunk Driving
Kenneth R. Burr, 22, of 3031 Sixth St SW, and James O'Donnell Jr., 21, of 1660 First Ave Marion, were arrested early today for drunk driving. Burr was taken into custody near Sixth Street and Wilson Avenue SW at 2:05 a.m. O'Donnell was arrested in the 400 block of Second Avenue SE at 2:31 a.m. O'Donnell also faced a license under suspension charge.
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Linn County
Kenneth R. Burr
Sixth St
Sixth Street
Wilson Avenue
James O'Donnell Jr
First Ave
Marion
Second Avenue
County strip search rules vary among Iowa counties
Linn County Sheriff says large counties require strip searches while smaller ones limit or skip them. Neighboring Buchanan Cedar and Jones counties show mixed practices with several inmates held. Johnson County requires strip searches of all booked detainees.
C R man hopes blood donors will answer ad
Arthur Kephart of 1602 Park Ave SE ran a three day newspaper ad seeking blood donors after receiving 12 units during surgery for a stomach ulcer. A Mercy Hospital spokesman explained blood unit charges and refunds, noting eight units have been replaced by relatives and friends, with four donors giving two units each. Kephart plans to return to work May 21 at Collins Radio and remains hopeful for donor response.
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Arthur Kephart
Park Ave
Gazette
Kephart
Mercy Hospital
Collins Radio
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