Attorneys appeal murder verdict in Sanoubane case
Robert Montgomery and Matthew Boles of Des Moines filed a notice of appeal to Iowa Supreme Court seeking to overturn Carloss Robinson 30's first degree murder conviction for the Sept 4 2000 stabbing death of Christina Sanoubane 20. Judge William Thomas sentenced Robinson to life in prison on April 12.
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Christina Sanoubane
Iowa
Supreme Court
Robert Montgomery
Matthew Boles
Des Moines
Carloss Robinson
Linn County
William Thomas
Robinson
Sanoubane
10Th St
Construction Begins on Seventh Avenue Sealed Sewer Project
Traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction as Storm and sanitary sewer work starts today on Seventh Avenue from 14th Street to 31st Street. Access to businesses remains, with work running through September. Concrete patching and asphalt resurfacing follow the sewer repair, and drivers should slow down and watch for turning traffic.
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Seventh Avenue
Marion
14Th Street
31St Street
West Liberty Car Crash Leaves Two Injured in Iowa City Burn Unit
Juan Garcia 19 of West Liberty remained in critical condition and Herman Silva 21 of Muscatine in serious condition after a early morning crash on County Road X-40 near West Liberty. State Patrol said Silva drove south crossing center line then overturned several times. Garcia was a passenger.
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Juan Garcia
West Liberty
Herman Silva
Muscatine
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa State Patrol
Herman
Garcia
Hoover site center to celebrate reopening ceremony
A ceremony marks the official reopening of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site visitor center at 110 Parkside Dr. in West Branch. The 1:15 p.m. Saturday event includes tours, a theater screening of Adventure and Great Undertakings Herbert Hoover's Childhood in West Branch, and the new temporary exhibit Taking Tea at the White House.
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Herbert Hoover
Dog Chubby Finds Farm Life After Jail Visit
In Owa City Iowa Chubby the Rottweiler moved from hotel room life to a 40 acre farm near Iowa City after former owners were arrested in Coralville. He enjoys swims in a pond and daily warm eggs from the chicken coop while new owners Susie and Vern guard privacy.
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Gazette
Owa
Chubby
Iowa City
Rusty
Sable
Susie
Vern
Coralville
Rare $2 bill fetches $17,000 in Iowa City auction
A 1873 Monticello National Bank two dollar Lazy Deuce sold for 17000 at an estates auction in the Knights of Columbus Hall Iowa City. Currency dealer Ron Fontenot said the bill is among only 1500 issued and cited its rarity clear U S Treasury stamp and excellent condition as key factors. The high bid came from a northeast buyer. the bill will be delivered in Chicago.
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Dave Rasdal
Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa
Knights of Columbus Hall
Monticello National Bank
Monticello Bank
Ron Fontenot
Cedar Rapids
Robert Squires
Marion
United States
Fontenot
U.S. Treasury
Chicago
GOP Gubernatorial Clash Over Lobbying and Records
Sioux City voters head to the June 4 GOP primary as Doug Gross and Steve Sukup trade accusations over lobbying, De Coster ties, and gaming-issues ads. Bob Vander Plaats urges voters to pick the best candidate to defeat Governor Tom Vilsack.
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Gazette
Sioux City
GOP
Doug Gross
Steve Sukup
Gross
Sukup
Bob Vander Plaats
Des Moines
A.J
Jack” de Coster
Iowa
Dubuque
Dougherty
DeCoster
Tom Vilsack
Park to Receive City Funds for 16th Street Corner
Parks Commissioner Wade Wagner plans to partially fund a street corner park at 16th Street and B Avenue NE with 16,300 in federal CDBG money. He overrode a citizen committee recommendation to redirect the funds to the new park, citing blight mitigation needs.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Wade Wagner
16Th Street
B Avenue
Wagner
Mound View
Cedar Valley Street Rods Back Camp Courageous Fundraiser
About 250 classic cars join the Cedar Valley Street Rods cruise to Camp Courageous near Monticello to support a year round facility serving children with mental and physical disabilities. The club has funded crafts building, a pony pen and lodge, with proceeds directed to the camp and volunteers like Mary Johnson sharing personal impact.
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Rods Club
Mary Johnson
Marion
Mary
Rockwell Collin
Cruisin for Camp Courageous Car Show Sunday at Monticello
The 15th annual Cruisin for Camp Courageous, hosted by Cedar Valley Street Rods, will run Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the camp five miles southeast of Monticello. About 250 cars will be on display with crafts, demonstrations, auctions and games for all ages. Admission is 5 for adults and 1 for children 12 and under. children free with an adult.
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Edar Rapids
Camp Courageous
Monticello
Cedar Var
Cedar Valley Street Rods
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