Eviction process details and legal aid guidance
Iowa Legal Aid warns landlords can derail evictions with missteps such as improper notice and excessive late fees. Cedar Rapids attorney Kringlen notes most cases succeed for tenants, while Keith Smith documents a 25 page step by step eviction guide and works with police to ease courtroom testimony.
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Miell and ex employee tied to large deposits at banks
The report details two standout transactions on March 23 with four deposits totaling 8765 by Miell and former employee Cindi Peacock at multiple banks. Peacock tried a final deposit to exceed 10000 but refused a teller’s request for ID. The next day two deposits totaling 2679 were made. Miell claimed funds came from renters and denied money laundering. He was once Linn County's top landlord with about 1000 rental units valued up to 80 million. foreclosures and restitution for tenant damage deposits are noted before sentencing.
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Cindi Peacock
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Linn County
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Flood victims weigh Tornado season and FEMA housing choices
Flood displaced residents plan to leave FEMA housing within 18 months as winter limits and tornado season approach. Erlacher, 34, and others describe temporary stays at Grand View Village where 14 FEMA homes remain while considering future housing options.
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FEMA mobile homes still in use in Iowa
FEMA mobile homes remain in use by disaster victims in Iowa as of last week. Total occupied units amount to 337 across affected areas.
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Iowa
Obama budget envisages 3.6 trillion 2010 proposal boosts deficits
The White House releases a 2010 budget plan detailing 3.6 trillion in spending and tax measures. Deficits would total 7.1 trillion over 2010 to 2019 with annual shortfalls around 500 billion or more.
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White House
Congress
Congressional Budget Office
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Obama
Marc Goldwein
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