Bentley faces hearing over use of taped interview in child death case
James Bentley 33 of Vinton appears in Linn County District Court for a Sixth Amendment confrontation issue. Jetseta Gage 10 was found dead March 25 in Johnson County. Bentley faces second-degree sexual abuse charges in two counties related to alleged abuse in 2002 04. His brother Roger Paul Bentley 37 of Brandon is jailed on Johnson County murder and kidnapping charges in Jetseta’s death.
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James Bentley
Vinton
Linn County
Bentley
Jetseta Gage
Johnson County
Jetseta
Roger Paul Bentley
Brandon
Bentley seeks speedy trial deadline in Cedar Rapids kidnapping case
Lawyers for Roger Paul Bentley 37 Brandon insist prosecutors must provide investigative reports promptly. They ask a judge to set a deadline to hand over material and safeguard Bentley's right to a speedy trial. Bentley faces first degree kidnapping charges over the 2001 alleged abduction and death of Jesseta Gage.
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Roger Paul Bentley
Brandon
Jesseta Gage
Cedar Rapids
Bentley
Johnson County
J. Patrick White
Red Cross to close Johnson County office
The American Red CrossJohnson County office will close by July 1 due to a funding crunch and will be a temporary move. One position is eliminated and education programs at the Iowa City Office will be moved to other community locations. Kelly Sittig, spokeswoman for the Grant Wood Chapter, said public impact should be minimal. The Johnson County site is 328 S. Clinton St.
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Red Cross
Johnson County
American Red Cross
S. Clinton St
Kelly Sittig
Grant Wood
Iowa City
Extension in five-year plan for Highway 100 expansion
Iowa officials confirmed funding for part of the Highway 100 extension from 1 380 to Highway 30 in the next five-year highway plan. The project faces environmental concerns from Linn County Conservation Board, with a $38 million request out of $86 million total. The plan could be issued as early as July and hinges on resolving the environmental dispute.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Linn County Conservation Board
Hart
Commission
Students propose yoga and changes for Cedar Rapids library
Grant Wood Elementary fifth graders visited the Cedar Rapids Public Library to share ideas for a calmer, colorful space. They toured the kids area, formed focus groups, and urged features like books on tape rooms, library appreciation events, bean bag seating, and healthy snacks.
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Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Carol Hoke
Cedar Rapids Public
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood
Nicholas Everhardt
Nicholas
Anita Sieh
Laura Vestle
Cedar Rapids forum downplays city government split
At a Gazette sponsored forum in Beems Auditorium 125 attendees heard two university professors and an Iowa League of Cities executive say Cedar Rapids current commission form and the proposed council manager form show few differences. David Redlawsk noted municipal change usually follows perceived gains but found no strong evidence of clear benefits.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa League of Cities
Beems Auditorium
Mark Bowden
David Redlawsk
University of Iowa
Redlawsk
Czech made JAWAs draw big buzz at museum event
At the National Czech Slovak Museum and Library a gathering of Czech made JAWA motorcycles draws enthusiasts from across the U S and Canada. Editor Mike Thomason notes two dozen bikes will be on display with some hauled in trailers and a parade appearance at 2 p m.
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Mike Thomason
Mobile
Ala
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Dadanv Donidean Library
Mike
United States
Canada
Alabama
Frantisek Janecek
Wander
Gre
Carmen Langer
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
JAWA
Don Schumann
Boulder
Colo
Jawa Motorcycle Club
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Ina
Diane Heldt
Grant Wood Elementary
Tayronda Lottie
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