Obituary notices honor Opal Brink-Knapp and Varlyn Fink
Opal Maxine Brink-Knapp 94 of Marion died May 15 2018 at Linn Manor Care Center. Funeral May 22 at Goettsch Funeral Home Anamosa officiated by Rev Jim May with visitation May 21. Burial Hazel Knoll Cemetery. Varlyn D Fink 80 died May 6 2018 in Rancho Mirage California. Funeral May 21 at St Paul Lutheran Church Anamosa with burial Riverside Cemetery.
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Linda) Brink
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Kathy) Brink
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Public Information Board tightens how agencies must cite law in employee firings
The board requires agencies to name the law or policy allegedly violated and include at least one sentence on the behavior or incident, with date and location. Critics fear whistleblower risk, while some push for naming disciplined employees only. The board votes 4-3 to seek a revised opinion later.
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Asylum Hope and Family Fear in Guatemala to United States
Elmer Carrillo and his son Walfred fled Guatemala after gang threats and a past forced drug activity. Elmer was arrested in MPC Enterprises and remains jailed while Walfred waits an August asylum hearing. Carrillo fears for both their futures as the community rallies for support.
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Cedar Rapids Reconsiders Traffic Cameras Policy With City Input
Cedar Rapids weighs self regulation for speed cameras after a court ruling halted tickets in 2017. Officials seek input from other cities, assess enforcement signs, and study speeds and crashes before any potential restart.
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Guilty Plea Ends Second Murder Trial Bid in Iowa Case
Nicholas Luerkens pleaded guilty to first degree murder after an earlier conviction was overturned for insufficient insanity defense guidance. Testimony showed months of stalking and a journal stating the target would die. Sentencing is set for June 5 in Linn County District Court.
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