Riots erupt in Iowa City neighborhood over brawls
Three hurt in Mother's Day Brawl as two men are charged. Six juveniles face riot charges after a second clash at Hollywood Boulevard and a report of a third fight at Coneflower Court. Officials expect more charges as investigations continue.
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Iowa City
Troy Kelsay
Kelsay
Hollywood Blvd
Coneflower Ct
Deb Wretman
South East Junior High
Bradford Dr
Chris Harms
Grant Wood
Hollywood Boulevard
Eight youths charged in Hollywood Blvd riot in Iowa City
Police charged eight youths and young adults over rioting and fights near 2304 Hollywood Blvd. Samuel L. Lockett III, 21, faced first degree harassment and assault charges after striking a bystander with a baseball bat. Damien D. Gilchrist, 15, was arrested for burglary rioting and assault causing injury. Six juveniles aged 12 to 15 were detained for rioting. Harrison faced an additional assault charge. More arrests expected.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Hollywood Boulevard
Samuel L. Lockett III
Causi
Hollywood Blvd
Lockett
Johnson County
Damien D. Gilchrist
Miami Dr
Caus
Aster Ave
Michael Cornell
Sycamore St
Jerry L. Hayes
Coneflower Dr
Charles A. Riley
Whispering Prairie Ave
Lamar C. Wilson
Coneflower
Harrison
Police identify shooting victim as suspect in assaults
West Des Moines police identify Adam Harvell 36 as the shooting victim and as a suspect in a string of home break ins and sexual assaults. Officers entered a Glen Oaks townhouse, were confronted by a gun, and Harvell did not fire. He lived there with his girlfriend for about two years.
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West Des Moines
Adam Harvell
Glen Oaks
Harvell
Jeff Miller
Miller
Preservation Chiefs Fear Loss of Time Check Homes in Flood Plans
A federal funded survey screens Time Check houses for historic significance as Cedar Rapids plans a new flood protection levee. Two houses gain notice for unique concrete blocks and social history of railroad workers, while officials urge preservation over demolition.
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Justine Zimmer
Iowa City
Marlys Svendsen
Sarona
Wis
Svendsen
Zimmer
Cedar Rapids plans seek riverfront renewal with new bridge links
City council heard Ellis Park pedestrian bridge plans by Sasaki Associates to unite river neighborhoods. The outline envisions a Cedar River greenway, new bridges at Ellis Park and C Street, a central trail loop, riverfront housing along Ellis Boulevard and the Sinclair site, plus the Intermodal Transit Facility downtown. The plan aims to connect business districts on the west bank, spur development in Czech Village and New Bohemia, and preserve a steering committee for another year.
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Sasaki Associates Inc
Watertown
Mass
Ellis Boulevard
Sixth Street
Fourth Street
Cedar River
Ellis Park
Third Avenue
F Avenue
Diagonal Avenue
O and
F Avenues NW
Czech Village
Sinclair Packinghouse
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Sinclair
Iowa Iron
Iowa Steel
New Bohemia
Greene Square Park
Wyss
Jerry McGrane
Pat Shey
Shey
Cedar Rapids
FCC orders slower landline number porting for rivals
The FCC sets a phased plan to allow porting of landline numbers to competing landline, cable and wireless services. Carriers have nine months to comply with a six month extension for smaller providers totaling about a year and a half. The order also requires Internet calling firms to notify customers and the commission before shutdowns, citing Sunrocket’s 2007 disruption.
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FCC
Little Rock
Ark
Windstream Corp
Monroe
Michael Copps
Commission
Robert McDowell
Sunrocket
Everly Council Member Charged With Marijuana Offenses
Everly Iowa council member Stephen Rank aged 47 faces marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia charges after authorities found significant amounts at his home. Investigators from the Clay County Sheriff's Office say the residence is tied to an ongoing probe. Rank bonds out at 1300 dollars. Both counts are misdemeanors.
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Stephen Rank
Rank
Clay County
Sheriff's Office
Iowa
Randy Krukow
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